Dava Newman is professor of aeronautics and astronautics and engineering systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She has been working to develop a new type of space suit. Currently space suits are like balloons. They are filled with pressurized gas to provide the astronaut with both oxygen and also positive pressure to counter … Read more
The Bright Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by brain injuries, recently participated in the prestigious Benelux Chamber Grand Gala. The Gala brought together prominent industry leaders, philanthropists, and policymakers to celebrate innovation and charitable efforts across the Benelux region. Through its participation, the Bright Foundation was able to raise crucial … Read more
Below are several Case Studies of actual members of the BRIGHT Foundation. These parents have told their story so that other parents can learn from their experiences, but also they wish others to give them new ideas as to how they can continue to help their children.We hope that you utilize our discussion board to … Read more
Some extremely important work is being done by Grégoire Courtine, a neuroscientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. His group has achieved the very important milestone of being able to rehabilitate a rat to walk again after causing hind leg paralysis by near complete severing of the spine. This type of injury is … Read more
Here is an article that deserves a read. We have personal experience with Anat Baniel because she treated our daughter about 10 years ago. Our experience says that $3,000 per week can probably be spent better elsewhere, however, for a very mild case of CP, any type of movement therapy can help. However, any type … Read more
Years of patient support from family brings progress for Cerebral Palsy. In the home of Yuzhong district, Chongqing,China. Su Meide was standing in the living room telling stories to the guests, her words is is very vivid and the pronunciation is standard. It’s hard to believe that De was diagnosed with Severe cerebral palsy when … Read more
The Iron Man movies have made Exoskeleton Suits a popular idea. However, Exoskeleton Suits are not only for Marvel Super-Heroes and the military. With the use of computer assistance or even Artificial Intelligence, an Exoskeleton Suit can serve the purpose of a physical therapists’ that works 24×7. Here is my Hypothesis: 1.) Brain plasticity is possible … Read more