"Robotic Exosuit: A Wearable Breakthrough for Enhancing Mobility in Parkinson's Patients"
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Researchers have developed a soft robotic exosuit designed to assist individuals with Parkinson's disease by improving their mobility and reducing the impact of freezing episodes during walking. This innovative approach offers a new form of treatment beyond traditional pharmacological, surgical, or behavioral interventions, which have not fully addressed the challenges of mobility loss and the risk of falls associated with the disease.
Topics:health#health-and-medicine#medical-technology#mobility-aid#neurological-disorders#parkinsons-disease#robotic-exosuit
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