Abstract: Objective: This study set out to co-design a wearable Focal Muscle Vibration (FMV) device and test its feasibility as a rehabilitation tool to reduce spasticity and improve upper limb ...

People living with motor neuron disease will benefit from a world-first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring technology, helping them to access breathing support from home Led by the ...

Former England captain Lewis Moody has been touched by the "outpouring of love and support" which followed his motor neurone disease diagnosis. The 2003 World Cup winner revealed last month he had the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Rob died on June 2, 2024, aged 41, after inspiring the nation with his brave battle against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) since his diagnosis in December 2019. Born in Pontefract, he campaigned ...

Motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share physical similarities but have been largely viewed as genetically distinct. However, ...

Abstract: Quantitative assessment of upper limb motor function aids therapists in providing appropriate rehabilitation strategies, which plays an essential role in post-stroke rehabilitation.

An international research team, led by Shinghua Ding at the University of Missouri, has identified a previously unknown genetic disease that affects movement and muscle control. The disease—called ...