Spinal muscular atrophy
23 solutions
Spinal muscular atrophy
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932
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19897
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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723
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14292
Mother and son create magic zipper
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662
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10396
Father invents support for his daughter
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
CAREGIVING
Muscular Dystrophy
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Loss of balance
Restoring mobility
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Medical Genetics
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Italy
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622
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12728
Swing for wheelchair users
CAREGIVING
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Playing
Muscular Dystrophy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Strategy/Tip
Difficulty coordinating movements
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Caregiving Support
Medical Genetics
Neurology
Pediatrics
United States
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619
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12215
Man invents stick to help him push the elevator buttons
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Urban exploration
Traveling
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Fatigue
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
Mobility issues
United States
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617
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10561
Man adds footpads to his wheelchair to protect his feet
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Traveling
Urban exploration
Paralysis
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Restoring Blood Circulation
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Dermatology
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Rheumatology
United States
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603
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8106
Fighting spinal muscular atrophy by skateboarding
Skateboarding
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
STANDING UP: Standing up from a seated position
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Strategy/Tip
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Brazil
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595
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9040
Man invents device that allows user to control mouse with eyes and mouth
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Social interaction
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Paralysis
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Assistive Technology access
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Neurology
United States
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593
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9651
Spinal muscular atrophy patient creates several solutions for herself and other in similar conditions with technology
SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
CAREGIVING
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
United States
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9232
Man develops bumper for his wheelchair
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552
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8915
Man builds set of portable ramps for his wheelchair
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546
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7335
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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