Walking aid
41 solutions
Walking aid
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19431
Men invent human backpack to carry their friend
CAREGIVING
Traveling
Urban exploration
Hiking
Muscular Dystrophy
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Restoring mobility
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
United States
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894
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19407
Path Finder - a shoe attachment to alleviate 'freezing of gait' in Parkinson's
WALKING: Walking
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
Parkinson's Disease
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Frequent falls
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Loss of balance
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Tremors
Recovering cognitive function
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Denmark
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784
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16286
Teen invents smart stick for blind people
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Blindness
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
5 Senses support devices: (glasses, hearing aids, headphones...)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Frequent falls
Difficulty communicating with environment
Confusion
Promoting self-management
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
India
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692
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9715
Father invents special boot so his son can do sports
Football
Running
Playing
Social interaction
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Impaired movement
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Neurology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Mobility issues
Solutions for Disabled people
Brazil
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685
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10498
Teen creates smart cane for the blind
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Urban exploration
Blindness
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Vision problems
Difficulty coordinating movements
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Neurology
Ophthalmology
United States
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654
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9636
Father creates special crutches to help his daughter
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Mobility issues
Pediatric Innovations
Solutions for Disabled people
United States
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642
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0
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8532
Boy creates bicycle that can be ridden using hands
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Driving
Paralysis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Strategy/Tip
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
Enhancing Mental Health
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Pediatrics
United States
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611
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8283
Boy develops walker for his grandfather
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Hemiplegia
Brain Injury (Abscess, Brain Barrier Defect, Brain Contusion, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Edema)
Paralysis
Brain Stroke
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Chest pain or discomfort
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Fatigue
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Numbness or weakness in the legs
Fainting or loss of consciousness
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Cold hands or feet
Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness/pressure
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Cardiology
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
China
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608
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11163
Man creates removable ramp for his wife
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Muscle Tone Abnormalities weakness
Mobility impairments
Neuromuscular Disorders
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Orthopedics
Belgium
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605
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10936
Patient invents curb climber to walk around more easily
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
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
Loss of balance
Anxiety
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Neurology
Pediatrics
United States
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600
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9844
Cane helps blind people recognize faces
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Urban exploration
Traveling
Social interaction
Blindness
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Vision problems
Sensitivity to light or sound
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Improving Speech and Communication
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Neurology
Ophthalmology
United Kingdom
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598
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9059
Former triathlete invents a specialized walking device
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
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)
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Fatigue
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Neurology
United States
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