Chronic pain
23 solutions
Chronic pain
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Mother invents device to help relieve pain
CAREGIVING
Chronic Back Pain
Polyneuropathy
diabetes type 2
Arthritis
Treatment/Surgical device
Strategy/Tip
Difficulty walking or moving
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Muscle pain or stiffness
Joint redness or warmth
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Swelling or inflammation
Difficulty getting up from the floor
Fatigue
Joint pain or swelling
Managing pain
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Caregiving Support
Cardiology
Endocrinology
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United States
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694
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9543
Man invents tool to help him cope with chronic pain by doing exercise
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Chronic Back Pain
Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Managing pain
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
Orthopedics
Canada
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685
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11725
Woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome develops app for chronic diseases
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Joint Disorders (Dislocation, Joint Infection, Joint Injury)
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Loss of muscle coordination
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Fatigue
Joint pain or swelling
Promoting self-management
Manage Medication
Dermatology
Medical Genetics
Orthopedics
Canada
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11679
Teen develops workout gear for his mother
Grip
CAREGIVING
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritis
obesity
Chronic Back Pain
3d Printed
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Muscle weakness
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Joint redness or warmth
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Difficulty bearing weight
Muscle twitching
Joint pain or swelling
Weight gain
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
Managing Neurological Disorders
Endocrinology
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Public Health
Rheumatology
United States
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670
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10188
Patient invents device to work with nose and lips
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Mobility impairments
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Muscle Tone Abnormalities weakness
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Assistive Technology access
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint deformity
Swelling or inflammation
Muscle twitching
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Joint pain or swelling
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Sweden
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661
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9343
Nighttime back brace
CAREGIVING
SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
Chronic Back Pain
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Treatment/Surgical device
Back pain
Sleep disturbances
Managing pain
Caregiving Support
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
United States
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656
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8697
Man suffering from shoulder pain invents device to cope with pain
CAREGIVING
Chronic Back Pain
Mobility impairments
Limb Deformity
Joint Disorders (Dislocation, Joint Infection, Joint Injury)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Treatment/Surgical device
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint redness or warmth
Swelling or inflammation
Back pain
Joint pain or swelling
Restoring mobility
Managing pain
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Orthopedics
United States
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8034
Veteran creates device to help him deal with post-traumatic stress disorder
SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Migraine
Depressive Disorders (Major Depression, Childhood Depression, Postpartum Depression)
Treatment/Surgical device
Strategy/Tip
Anxiety
Muscle cramps or spasms
Depressed Mood
Sleep disturbances
Headaches
Mood swings
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Depression or anxiety
Managing pain
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Enhancing Mental Health
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Psychiatry
Public Health
United States
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643
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8359
Girl invents special clothes for her father
CAREGIVING
(SELF)-CARE: DRESSING: Dressing independently.
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Swelling or inflammation
Joint pain or swelling
Managing pain
Caregiving Support
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
China
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7857
Couple creates desk to help prevent neck pain
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
Reading
Writing (letters, songs, peoms)
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Chronic Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disorder
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Muscle weakness
Muscle pain or stiffness
Back pain
Managing pain
Managing Neurological Disorders
Orthopedics
United States
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Kidney patient creates Silly Kidneys to boost patients’ morale
CAREGIVING
Kidney Failure
Glomerulonephritis
Renal Disorders (Renal Obstructive Disorders, Renal Structural Abnormalities)
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Abnormal urine color (e.g., dark, pale)
Changes in urine frequency or volume
Kidney failure
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Decreased urine output
Flank pain (pain in the sides of the back)
Abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain or discomfort
Frequent urination
Painful urination
Swelling in the lower extremities (edema)
Pelvic pain
Enhancing Mental Health
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Caregiving Support
Nephrology
Pediatrics
Urology
United States
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582
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7379
Engineer creates wearable to help cope with phantom limb pain
CAREGIVING
Limb Amputation
Mobility impairments
Limb Deformity
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Difficulty walking or moving
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Managing pain
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
Orthopedics
United States
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