Measuring motion: Erin Evke demonstrates how the cut patterns in the kirigami sensor open so that it follows the curve of her shoulder. (Courtesy: Levi Hutmacher/Michigan Engineering) A low-cost ...

Having lived with an ALS diagnosis since 2018, Kate Nycz can tell you firsthand what it's like to slowly lose motor function for basic tasks. "My arm can get to maybe 90 degrees, but then it fatigues ...

Subtle abnormalities in arm movements may provide objective information that may assist in more accurately diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), new research shows. Researchers used sophisticated ...

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Tardive dyskinesia (TD) can make it feel like your body isn't your own. TD causes involuntary movements of your face, arms, legs, and neck that you can't control. TD can make you blink your eyes or ...

Schematic and photo of the experimental set-up to test a PML-based robotic arm to carry out simple tasks. (Courtesy: Jarasse et al Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology ...

Circular movement exercises are a great way to improve flexibility and strength. These exercises involve a range of motion ...

Recently, I came across info on the normal range of motion of the hip joints for healthy adults. How flexible are your hips?

Lymphedema can develop as a result of removing or destroying lymph nodes during surgery or radiation, causing arm heaviness and swelling, but research shows that exercise, lymph drainage, compression ...

When a person starts to slip and fall, their natural response is to raise their arms in an attempt to restore balance. But seniors 65 and older throw out their arms more slowly when slipping than ...

For years, researchers have puzzled over how the ancient people of Rapa Nui did the seemingly impossible and moved their ...