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Enabling Motion

By: The Podpire Network
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  • Hosted by Sibel Mufti, Marc Hervieux & Owen MacIntosh, this inspiring MedTech podcast brings you a biweekly run-through of intriguing and impactful developments in the rehabilitation world, especially prosthetics and orthotics. Whether you are a doctor in the field or a casual listener, you'll always learn something exciting.
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Episodes
  • 10. Season Recap (Finale)

    10. Season Recap (Finale)
    Oct 18 2022
    This is the season finale! Your hosts, Sibel, Marc & Owen go over all the topics and developments discussed through this first educational season of Enabling Motion.

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    22 mins
  • 9. Metal Legs, Rubber Muscles & Spring-loaded Knees

    9. Metal Legs, Rubber Muscles & Spring-loaded Knees
    Sep 20 2022
    An exoskeleton that lets paraplegics walk again. Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles. A Spring-loaded knee brace that offloads pressure.

    Episode references:


    Sibel: (Exoskeleton lets paraplegics walk again)

    https://www.medgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/world-cup-kick.gif

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/01/mind-controlled-robotic-suit-exoskeleton-world-cup-2014

    https://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/paraplegic-performs-world-cups-ceremonial-first-kick-in-mind-controlled-robotic-suit.html

    https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27812218

    https://www.nicolelislab.net/?page_id=91

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WO71e0XLqs


    Marc: (Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles)

    https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/artificial-muscles-are-stronger-and-more-flexible-than-real-muscle.html


    Owen section: (Spring-loaded knee brace)

    https://www.springloaded.com/

    https://www.springloaded.com/hcp/resources/first-evaluation-of-a-novel-tri-compartment-offloader/


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    16 mins
  • 8. Sockets, Spines & Surveillance

    8. Sockets, Spines & Surveillance
    Sep 6 2022
    A pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets. A spinal stimulator to return leg function to paralyzed individuals. A way to monitor implant loosening and spine instability.

    Episode references:


    Sibel: (Pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets)

    https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/pneumatic-prosthesis-to-reduce-pressure-and-irritation-for-amputees.html

    https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0087900?journalCode=bmf


    Marc: (Go-2 Spinal Stimulator)

    https://www.medgadget.com/2020/06/go-2-spinal-stimulator-to-return-leg-function-interview-with-jan-ohrstrom-chairman-of-the-board-gtx-medical.html


    Owen section: (Halifax Biomedical Stereo Orthapedic Radiography)

    https://halifaxbiomedical.com/

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    17 mins
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