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About Enabling Motion
Hosted by Sibel Mufti, Marc Hervieux & Owen MacIntosh, this inspiring MedTech podcast brings you a biweekly run-through of intriguing and impactful developments in the rehabilitation world, especially prosthetics and orthotics. Whether you are a doctor in the field or a casual listener, you'll always learn something exciting.
- Publisher
- The Podpire Network
- Category
- health & fitness · news · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 May 2022
- Latest episode
- 18 Oct 2022
Latest episodes
11 episodes in the feed.
18 Oct 2022
10. Season Recap (Finale)
This is the season finale! Your hosts, Sibel, Marc & Owen go over all the topics and developments discussed through this first educational season of Enabling Motion. Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion
20 Sept 2022
9. Metal Legs, Rubber Muscles & Spring-loaded Knees
An exoskeleton that lets paraplegics walk again. Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles. A Spring-loaded knee brace that offloads pressure. Episode references: Sibel: (Exoskeleton lets paraplegics walk again) https://www.medgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/world-cup-kick.gif (https://www.medgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/world-cup-kick.gif) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/01/mind-controlled-robotic-suit-exoskeleton-world-cup-2014 (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/01/mind-controlled-robotic-suit-exoskeleton-world-cup-2014) https://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/paraplegic-performs-world-cups-ceremonial-first-kick-in-mind-controlled-robotic-suit.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/paraplegic-performs-world-cups-ceremonial-first-kick-in-mind-controlled-robotic-suit.html) https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27812218 (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27812218) https://www.nicolelislab.net/?page_id=91 (https://www.nicolelislab.net/?page_id=91) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WO71e0XLqs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WO71e0XLqs) Marc: (Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles) https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/artificial-muscles-are-stronger-and-more-flexible-than-real-muscle.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/artificial-muscles-are-stronger-and-more-flexible-than-real-muscle.html) Owen section: (Spring-loaded knee brace) https://www.springloaded.com/ (https://www.springloaded.com/) https://www.springloaded.com/hcp/resources/first-evaluation-of-a-novel-tri-compartment-offloader/ (https://www.springloaded.com/hcp/resources/first-evaluation-of-a-novel-tri-compartment-offloader/) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
6 Sept 2022
8. Sockets, Spines & Surveillance
A pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets. A spinal stimulator to return leg function to paralyzed individuals. A way to monitor implant loosening and spine instability. Episode references: Sibel: (Pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets) https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/pneumatic-prosthesis-to-reduce-pressure-and-irritation-for-amputees.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/pneumatic-prosthesis-to-reduce-pressure-and-irritation-for-amputees.html) https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0087900?journalCode=bmf (https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0087900?journalCode=bmf) Marc: (Go-2 Spinal Stimulator) https://www.medgadget.com/2020/06/go-2-spinal-stimulator-to-return-leg-function-interview-with-jan-ohrstrom-chairman-of-the-board-gtx-medical.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2020/06/go-2-spinal-stimulator-to-return-leg-function-interview-with-jan-ohrstrom-chairman-of-the-board-gtx-medical.html) Owen section: (Halifax Biomedical Stereo Orthapedic Radiography) https://halifaxbiomedical.com/ (https://halifaxbiomedical.com/) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
19 Aug 2022
7. Wearable Muscles, Living Artificial Skin & Exoskeleton Extravaganza
A life-changing exomuscle. Living skin for robots and prosthetics. An exoskeleton that gets the job done. Episode references: Sibel: (Wearable exomuscle) https://futurism.com/the-byte/wearable-muscles-strap-stronger (https://futurism.com/the-byte/wearable-muscles-strap-stronger) https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-022-00495-3.epdf?sharing_token=tyloH5Zx5t5ud241sDzEs9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0OOe4hkqQwlZmNkFPa1rWTppwZbl1woIZUEZlp1yYJp0U5dAhXXuzWAXmQfELWUj_paA8aJd07fdKaB8CeqN711UhB2qw3pSeLru0642YCEBsZtu1i_Xjy3dO2xKkg-yDQ%3D (https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-022-00495-3.epdf?sharing_token=tyloH5Zx5t5ud241sDzEs9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0OOe4hkqQwlZmNkFPa1rWTppwZbl1woIZUEZlp1yYJp0U5dAhXXuzWAXmQfELWUj_paA8aJd07fdKaB8CeqN711UhB2qw3pSeLru0642YCEBsZtu1i_Xjy3dO2xKkg-yDQ%3D) Marc: (Living skin for prosthetics) https://medgadget.com/2022/06/living-skin-layer-for-robots-or-prosthetics.html# (https://medgadget.com/2022/06/living-skin-layer-for-robots-or-prosthetics.html#):~:text=Researchers%20at%20the%20University%20of,even%20self-heal%20if%20damaged. https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext/S2590-2385(22)00239-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2590238522002399%3Fshowall%3Dtrue (https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext/S2590-2385(22)00239-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2590238522002399%3Fshowall%3Dtrue) Owen section: (Hilti exoskeleton) https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15066228/hilti-exo01-exoskeleton-now-available-for-purchase (https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15066228/hilti-exo01-exoskeleton-now-available-for-purchase) https://www.constructionjunkie.com/blog/2020/7/26/hilti-announces-new-wearable-exoskeleton-for-tradespeople (https://www.constructionjunkie.com/blog/2020/7/26/hilti-announces-new-wearable-exoskeleton-for-tradespeople) https://www.hilti.ca/c/CLS_EXOSKELETON_HUMAN_AUGMENTATION/CLS_UPPERBODY_EXOSKELETON/CLS_SUB_UPPERBODY_EXOSKELETON/r11987306?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1KmwlouMO5BE8-aVFovd3rH1fqXYuUljhgzrhJEiKHilh47iWYKmN64OxoCB_8QAvD_BwE (https://www.hilti.ca/c/CLS_EXOSKELETON_HUMAN_AUGMENTATION/CLS_UPPERBODY_EXOSKELETON/CLS_SUB_UPPERBODY_EXOSKELETON/r11987306?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1KmwlouMO5BE8-aVFovd3rH1fqXYuUljhgzrhJEiKHilh47iWYKmN64OxoCB_8QAvD_BwE) ^dunno if we should include the product link but whatever https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-wearable-exoskeleton.html (https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-wearable-exoskeleton.html) https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-hilti-and-ottobock.html (https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-hilti-and-ottobock.html) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
2 Aug 2022
6. Hand-Eye Coordination, Load-Balancing Kicks & Reimagined Limbs
Mind-controlled prosthetic hands with individual finger motion. Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches. Alternative limbs. Episode references: Sibel: (Mind controlled prosthetic hands with individual finger motion) spectrum.ieee https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9738457 (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9738457) https://spectrum.ieee.org/mind-controlled-prosthetic-hands-reach-new-feats (https://spectrum.ieee.org/mind-controlled-prosthetic-hands-reach-new-feats) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.08648.pdf (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.08648.pdf) https://www-users.cse.umn.edu/~qzhao/publications/pdf/nguyen2020bioelectric.pdf (https://www-users.cse.umn.edu/~qzhao/publications/pdf/nguyen2020bioelectric.pdf) Marc: (Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches) https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/wearable-technologies/article/selfoffloading-therapeutic-footwear-using-compliant-snapthrough-arches/4217BA71EBBD52A973160415F5F614C3 (https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/wearable-technologies/article/selfoffloading-therapeutic-footwear-using-compliant-snapthrough-arches/4217BA71EBBD52A973160415F5F614C3) https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/self-regulating-footwear-for-diabetic-foot-issues.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/self-regulating-footwear-for-diabetic-foot-issues.html) youtube.com/watch?v=97t7Xj_iBv0 Owen section: (Alternative Limb Project) https://thealternativelimbproject.com/ (https://thealternativelimbproject.com/) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
12 Jul 2022
5. Star Wars, Westworld & Three Thumbs Up?
A device that began as an art project may lead to an improvement in all prosthetics. Artificial skin that adds the ability to sense humidity. What could you do with a third thumb? Episode references: Sibel: (The DARPA/Luke Arm) https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/timeline/revolutionizing-prosthetics (https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/timeline/revolutionizing-prosthetics) https://www.darpa.mil/program/revolutionizing-prosthetics (https://www.darpa.mil/program/revolutionizing-prosthetics) https://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/The-LUKE-DEKA-advanced-prosthetic-arm.cfm (https://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/The-LUKE-DEKA-advanced-prosthetic-arm.cfm) https://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/ (https://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/) Marc: (New Piezo electric sensor) https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/artificial-skin-senses-pressure-temperature-humidity.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/artificial-skin-senses-pressure-temperature-humidity.html) Owen section: (The Third Thumb) https://plasticity-lab.com/ (https://plasticity-lab.com/) https://www.daniclodedesign.com/thethirdthumb (https://www.daniclodedesign.com/thethirdthumb) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
28 Jun 2022
4. Dr Xavier, Dr Bones & Dr Strange
A robot arm for wheelchair users, a non-invasive spinal bypass and a knee-brace hot off the 3D printer. Episode references: Sibel: (Kinova® Jaco® assistive robotic arm) https://assistive.kinovarobotics.com/product/jaco-robotic-arm (https://assistive.kinovarobotics.com/product/jaco-robotic-arm) https://spectrum.ieee.org/startup-spotlight-kinova (https://spectrum.ieee.org/startup-spotlight-kinova) https://spectrum.ieee.org/mobile-dexterous-robots-a-key-element-against-covid19 (https://spectrum.ieee.org/mobile-dexterous-robots-a-key-element-against-covid19) Marc: (Wearable inertial sensors and a neuromuscular stimulation sleeve) https://bioelecmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42234-020-00053-5 (https://bioelecmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42234-020-00053-5) https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-implants-and-wearables-let-paralyzed-people-move-again (https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-implants-and-wearables-let-paralyzed-people-move-again) Owen section: (3D printed knee brace) https://braceworks.ca/2018/04/06/health-tech/the-worlds-first-3d-printed-custom-knee-brace-evoke-case-study/ (https://braceworks.ca/2018/04/06/health-tech/the-worlds-first-3d-printed-custom-knee-brace-evoke-case-study/) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
16 Jun 2022
3. The Cyborg, The Singularity & The Saints
An incredible leg sleeve that stimulates existing muscles to walk, when a person’s own nerves aren’t delivering the message. A new brain electrode system that is flexible, able to conform to the complex shapes of our brains. A project that started in 1968 and has since grown into the world's largest not for profit serving the disabled. Episode references: Sibel: (Cionic Neural Sleeve) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYMK1Ey3To (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYMK1Ey3To) Marc: (A flexible brain-surface electrode system) https://www.medgadget.com/2022/03/flexible-brain-computer-interface-array-for-better-contact.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2022/03/flexible-brain-computer-interface-array-for-better-contact.html) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adfm.202112045 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adfm.202112045) Owen section: (The Jaipur Foot) https://www.jaipurfoot.org/ (https://www.jaipurfoot.org/) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
31 May 2022
2. Powered Knees, Dance Dance Rehabilitation & Hands-On Global Collaboration
A unique exoskeleton device out of the University of Utah helping artificial knee users walk better. Innovative software and music being used to improve stroke rehabilitation. A 3D printed hand that started in Canada and is now helping amputees around the globe. Episode references: Sibel: (Hip & Thigh Exoskeleton to aid Prosthetic knee users) https://www.medgadget.com/2021/10/exoskeleton-helps-above-knee-amputees-to-walk.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2021/10/exoskeleton-helps-above-knee-amputees-to-walk.html) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01515-2 (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01515-2) https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/power-walk/ (https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/power-walk/) Marc: (Real-time adaptive musical audiofeedback for stroke rehab) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGaGFbfFNmo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGaGFbfFNmo) Owen section: (The Victoria Hand) https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/2019+victoria-hand-project-nikolaidechev+media (https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/2019+victoria-hand-project-nikolaidechev+media) release https://www.victoriahandproject.com/ (https://www.victoriahandproject.com/) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
17 May 2022
1. Superhero Firemen, Haptic Fingers & Avatar Grandma
Air-powered knee exoskeletons for offloading force to relieve pain and improve athletic performance. Fingertips for prosthetic hands progressing towards artificial touch that communicate force and pressure information to users. An artificial-muscle powered tail to aid a geriatric population with their balance. Episode references: Sibel: (Roam Robotics knee exoskeletons) https://www.roamrobotics.com/ (https://www.roamrobotics.com/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvEBWaPd2I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvEBWaPd2I) https://www.ascend.health/ (https://www.ascend.health/) https://www.ascend.health/effects-of-ascend-on-knee-pain-osteoarthritis (https://www.ascend.health/effects-of-ascend-on-knee-pain-osteoarthritis) https://www.engadget.com/the-ascend-is-a-robotic-knee-brace-that-wont-cost-you-an-arm-and-a-leg-180016486.html (https://www.engadget.com/the-ascend-is-a-robotic-knee-brace-that-wont-cost-you-an-arm-and-a-leg-180016486.html) https://youtu.be/Khz5fQDGFtI (https://youtu.be/Khz5fQDGFtI) Marc: (Haptic Fingers) https://www.medgadget.com/2022/02/armband-provides-finger-specific-haptic-feedback-for-robotic-hand.html (https://www.medgadget.com/2022/02/armband-provides-finger-specific-haptic-feedback-for-robotic-hand.html) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-04953-1#auth-Moaed_A_-Abd (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-04953-1#auth-Moaed_A_-Abd) Owen section: (Artificial Tail) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-robotic-tail-idUKKCN1V411X (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-robotic-tail-idUKKCN1V411X) https://www.cnn.com/style/article/japan-robotic-tail-intl-hnk-trnd/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/style/article/japan-robotic-tail-intl-hnk-trnd/index.html) https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/08/20/japanese-researchers-want-give-your-grandma-robotic-monkey-tail/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/08/20/japanese-researchers-want-give-your-grandma-robotic-monkey-tail/) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334689139_Arque_artificial_biomimicry-inspired_tail_for_extending_innate_body_functions (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334689139_Arque_artificial_biomimicry-inspired_tail_for_extending_innate_body_functions) Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion (https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion)
10 May 2022
Trailer - Introducing Enabling Motion
Meet your hosts, Sibel, Marc and Owen, who all have solid backgrounds in bioengineering, as they introduce the newest podcast from The Podpire Network, Enabling Motion. The show is short and sweet - 25 minutes or less - and has new episodes every other Tuesday. Listen in to hear a selection of intriguing news about human physical rehabilitation from around the world. Whether you are a doctor in the field or a casual listener, you'll always learn something new. Enabling Motion is here to educate and inspire.
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