“ReWalk Robotics Ltd., a leading manufacturer of robotic exoskeletons, announced today the official launch of its clinical study of the ReStore soft exo-suit system (ReStore) for the rehabilitation of individuals with lower limb disability due to stroke. The first clinical study participant began using a ReStore last week at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts where the study […]
(2/20/18, BU Today) “ Lou Awad and Terry Ellis, both Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences assistant professors of physical therapy, are part of the team behind the medical exosuit, a wearable robot that can help people who have had a stroke walk faster, farther, and more safely. Instead of Iron Man’s titanium, it […]
(02/2018, Healthline) The Winter Olympics have shed light on some of the most positive and empowering aspects of being an athlete: passion, dedication, and perseverance. But they’ve also highlighted some of the darker issues athletes deal with — namely disordered eating. Expert quote: “Don’t underestimate the power of shame that results from the stigma surrounding […]
Professor Swathi Kiran, PhD, CCC-SLP, in the department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences was appointed Sargent College Associate Dean for Research. In this role, Kiran will promote Sargent’s research interests across Boston University and beyond. She will oversee creating and supporting research programming for Sargent faculty and students such as grant writing workshops. Kiran […]
(2/1/18, The Scientist) “If they’re both lucky and well-insured, stroke patients get a few weeks of inpatient rehabilitation therapy, says physical therapist Terry Ellis, who collaborates with Walsh and directs the Center for Neurorehabilitation at the Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. But with limited time, rehabilitation specialists focus on getting […]
(2/10/18, Reader’s Digest) “According to Joan Salge Blake, RD, “‘Many Americans are falling short on their daily calcium. A cup of plain Greek yogurt provides about 1/4 of the calcium needed daily by most Americans.'” Read the article.
(2/7/18, Medical News Today) “Constant Therapy was developed by scientists at Boston University in Massachusetts and is recommended by neurologists, speech language pathologists, and occupational therapists. Research published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed a significant improvement in standardized tests for stroke survivors after using Constant Therapy.” Read the article.
Health Sciences Professor Kathleen Morgan and BU Engineering Associate Professor Tyrone Porter are using a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute of Aging to develop a drug, and a delivery system, that may help prevent blood vessels from bursting and causing early-stage dementia. Read the article.
A new installation in Sargent’s Movement and Applied Imaging Lab is thanks to a collaboration between Sargent’s Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training and the BU College of Fine Arts. Read the article.
The Sargent College Faculty Council invites students, alumni, and faculty to nominate current full-time or part-time Sargent faculty for consideration for the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence. This award recognizes an outstanding teacher from the Sargent faculty and is named in honor of Whitney R. Powers, professor emeritus of BU Sargent College, who […]
(1/5/17) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “When I dine out, seafood is tops on my list. Fish is low in heart-unhealthy, saturated fat, and research suggests that consuming two fish meals weekly may help increase longevity. My favorite is lobster. A 1-pound steamed lobster will yield only about 3 ounces of […]