Bionic knee to help stroke victims walk [Eire Region]

Daily MailJune 09, 2009

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A BIONIC leg brace that can track the movement of the body is being used to help stroke victims become mobile again.

The device - named PowerKnee - is packed with sensors that detect whether a patient is trying to sit down, stand up, or climb stairs.

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Bionic knee to help stroke victims walk [Eire Region]

It then automatically applies pressure to the muscles the body uses to complete the task.

Tests on the PowerKnee show that just a few weeks of use can help stroke...

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