Poliomyelitis
25 solutions
Poliomyelitis
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713
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10037
Amputee invents custom sleeves
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675
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Teenager develops tech to help himself and other disabled patients
CAREGIVING
Polio
Scoliosis
Paralysis
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Tremors
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Restoring mobility
Replacing lost limbs
Promoting self-management
Caregiving Support
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Viet Nam
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667
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Man invents deformable crutch that turns into a mini electric bicycle
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Polio
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Headaches
Restoring mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
China
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Polio victim invents special scooter
Driving
Polio
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Restoring mobility
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Pediatrics
Israel
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Boy invents an electronically-aided knee brace
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Polio
Post-Polio Syndrome
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Public Health
United States
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Disabled man develops driving assistance system for the handicapped
Driving
Traveling
Polio
Post-Polio Syndrome
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Assistive Technology access
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
China
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Wheelchair Accessible bathroom
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Neuromuscular Disorders
Strategy/Tip
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Restoring mobility
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Portugal
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510
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6092
Wheelchair user invents gadget to make his wheelchair all-terrain
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Traveling
Polio
Paralysis
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Infectious Diseases
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Australia
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510
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Man develops mobility aid to help his physically disabled friend
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Joint Disorders (Dislocation, Joint Infection, Joint Injury)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Difficulty walking or moving
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Loss of muscle coordination
Joint pain or swelling
Restoring mobility
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Orthopedics
United States
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Paraplegic man develops wheelchair for users in developing countries
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Neurology
United States
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Boy makes a Nintendo DS Lite easier to Handle for People with Poor Grip
Playing
Polio
Post-Polio Syndrome
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Promoting self-management
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United Kingdom
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Student creates special wheelchair for her friend with arthritis
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cerebral Palsy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Difficulty walking or moving
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle weakness
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Swelling or inflammation
Difficulty standing from a seated position
Fatigue
Joint pain or swelling
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Kenya
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