Health-protecting and health-promoting information
Informational content on prosthetics and orthotics. The content does not replace diagnosis or treatment; applications are carried out in line with a specialist physician's prescription or medical report.
13 informational articles
Fibromyalgia and Wearable Neuromodulation: Supportive Solutions
The wearable neuromodulation approach that may help manage pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia, how it works and the points that need to be considered.
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Walking Aids for People with Disabilities
General information on the types of walking aids for people with limited mobility, and the basics of their use, selection, care and maintenance.
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What Are Orthoses and Prostheses?
General information on the concepts of orthoses and prostheses, their intended uses and types. These devices are fitted following a physician's assessment.
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Information on Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices
What are orthotic and prosthetic devices, what types exist and how do they differ? General information on applications based on a specialist's report.
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3D Printing Technology in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Information on the contributions of 3D printing technology to orthosis and prosthesis production in terms of custom design, production process and fitting.
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Microprocessor Prostheses
General information on the working principle of microprocessor prostheses, their sensor and actuator structure, and their use in daily life.
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Wheelchairs
General information on wheelchair types, their purposes of use and the points to consider when choosing the right one.
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Who Are Wheelchairs For?
A neutral, informational guide to the purposes of wheelchair use, the types of wheelchairs and the factors considered when choosing one.
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Information on Wheelchair Types and Selection
A general informational article on manual, power and active wheelchair types, their areas of use, customization options and maintenance.
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Silicone Prostheses
Neutral, informative general information on how silicone prostheses are made, the measurement and color-matching stages, and the custom fitting process.
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What Is a Limb Prosthesis? Types and the Fitting Process
A prosthesis is a medical device used to support the function and appearance of a missing or lost limb. Its types and the fitting process.
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What Are the Types of Prostheses?
What is a prosthesis, what types are there and how are they classified by limb level? A general, neutral article on the types of prostheses.
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What 3D Technology Is Used for in Prosthesis and Orthosis Production
Information on how 3D scanning and modeling technology is used in the measurement, design and production stages of prosthesis and orthosis manufacturing.
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