Researchers at TUM have built a system consisting of an exoskeleton and electrical stimulation to help people learn to grasp again after a stroke.

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The findings suggest that BFR, alone or in combination with NMES, may improve function in chronic TM patients with lower extremity weakness. BFR appears to offer a promising approach for individuals w...

Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 595 million people globally, making it a leading cause of pain and disability. The condition involves the gradual breakdown of joint tissues, commonly impacting the knees, hips, hands and spine. Beyond joint issues, osteoarthritis can significantly affect daily life, including work participation and overall health. Exercise, including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, is widely recommended for managing osteoarthritis. Aerobic exercise helps regulate body weight, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation, while strengthening exercises stabilise joints and improve mobility. However, pain, limited movement and lack of motivation often prevent patients from engaging in traditional exercise. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is being explored as an alternative, delivering small electrical impulses through the skin to induce muscle contractions without joint movement. Research suggests EMS can increase muscle mass and strength, particularly in hip and knee osteoarthritis, and may be especially beneficial before and after surgery when conventional exercise is challenging. While EMS shows promise, it is not a replacement for active rehabilitation, has some limitations, and may not suit everyone. Nevertheless, it offers a practical option to maintain strength, support independence, and enhance quality of life for those unable to exercise due to osteoarthritis-related restrictions.

Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 595 million people globally, making it a leading cause of pain and disability. The condition involves the gradual breakdown of joint tissues, commonly impacting the knees, hips, hands and spine. Beyond joint issues, osteoarthritis can significantly affect daily life, including work participation and overall health. Exercise, including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, is widely recommended for managing osteoarthritis. Aerobic exercise helps regulate body weight, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation, while strengthening exercises stabilise joints and improve mobility. However, pain, limited movement and lack of motivation often prevent patients from engaging in traditional exercise. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is being explored as an alternative, delivering small electrical impulses through the skin to induce muscle contractions without joint movement. Research suggests EMS can increase muscle mass and strength, particularly in hip and knee osteoarthritis, and may be especially beneficial before and after surgery when conventional exercise is challenging. While EMS shows promise, it is not a replacement for active rehabilitation, has some limitations, and may not suit everyone. Nevertheless, it offers a practical option to maintain strength, support independence, and enhance quality of life for those unable to exercise due to osteoarthritis-related restrictions.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Flow Neuroscience's at-home brain stimulation device to treat depression, offering an alternative to typical antidepressants that can cause side effe...

A minimally invasive, drug-free intervention using electrical stimulation on sensory spinal nerves can reactivate motor neurons and enhance leg muscle strength and walking in adults with spinal muscular atrophy. ...