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According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 3 types of sleep apnea to be aware of as follows: OSA or obstructive sleep apnea is the more common form of the disorder and affects roughly 30% of American adults as well as up to 5% children ranging from infants to teenagers. OSA occurs when the muscles of the throat become too relaxed and block airflow into the lungs. CSA or central ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord which causes loss of muscle control. Over time, muscles in the body becomes weaker, and problems with strength in the arms and legs arises while difficulty in in speaking and swallowing occur. ...
The NeuroNode is a sensor which offers the combined power of EMG and 3D spatial control, allowing users to choose muscle control or movement control to operate our NeuroNode Trilogy systems all in one small, wearable device. Once connected to the user, the NeuroNode works together with the Controller Application ...
There is no such thing as unimportant, or non-eloquent, brain. For decades, neuroscientists and clinicians have studied the brain attempting to pinpoint the regions that control specific functions. This is the age old question of ‘What part of the brain is responsible for ___?’ For clinicians, this assists in determining where the source of certain disorders may originate and ...
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re in the market for a new prosthetic hand, and perhaps a bionic hand at that. In the age of technology, user reviews are a crucial component of the shopping process. After all, why try out a product if thousands of others have already deemed it insufficient? The same goes for prosthetic hands. Amputees want to hear from other users ...
Before a patient can get fit with their multi-articulating myoelectric hand, it’s vital that their prosthetist conducts a thorough evaluation and understands the cause of amputation or limb loss. This information helps prosthetists understand what a patient’s needs are so they can determine which prosthetic hand is the best fit for them. With this in mind, we’ll discuss the ...
Abstract Background Impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle have been linked to the development of refractory chronic low back pain (CLBP). ...
These are your pelvic floor muscles. At first, you might be accidentally moving other muscles as well—here’s where you should work on your technique. ...
Pelvic Floor Exercises Just like you workout to strengthen your legs, arms, and abdominal muscles, it’s important for you also to train your pelvic floor. Exercising your pelvic floor muscles will allow you to strengthen the muscles responsible for controlling your urination. ...
Luckily, there are steps you may take to regain control of your bladder, such as products to strengthen your pelvic floor or simple lifestyle changes. ...