This proof-of-concept study will be embedded into our line of research in this field. Our overall aim is to render the control of a myoelectrical forearm prosthesis (MCP) intuitive. Currently, an MCP typically has two integrated electrodes, through which the user provides input to the prosthesis. With these two ...

Aim of the project is to develop and implement the concept myBeFit for members of the SVMB who cannot or do not want to participate in the SVMB group exercise therapy. MyBeFit includes an individual online exercise support for people with axial Spondyloarthritis, including progress documentation and feedback ...

Background Self-management programs aim to improve patients’ abilities to cope with their chronic disease. However, validated and established programs for patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (FILD) are missing. Goal We aim to develop a modern digital education and self-management program for patients ...

Background: Prehabilitation before lumbar spine surgery may pose a valuable contribution to patients' perioperative pathways by improving physical capacity and reducing pain to withstand both, physical and mental stress caused by surgery. Reduced complication rates, faster recovery and sustainable patient-relevant ...

Physical activity and training that comply with national and international physical activity recommendations have an undisputed positive effect on health, well-being, and quality of life, regardless of age and possible pre-existing conditions, such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, behavioral change in ...

This project aims to develop and pilot a memory notebook for people with mild cognitive impairment. The Memory Notebook is designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment to better structure their daily lives. The notebook is structured like an agenda and contains three sections per day. One section for ...

Background Family-centred practice, an approach in which intervention is directed at the whole family, is now considered "state of the art" in paediatric early intervention. Studies have shown that children develop best in a supportive family where the needs of all family members are addressed. The goal of ...

Individuals with an upper limp amputation often use a prosthesis to conduct activities of daily living and participate in society. However, the upper limb is challenging to replace, as the arm and hand have to conduct very complex gross and fine motor movements, with many degrees of freedom. In a survey with 307 ...

The benefits of physical activity and exercise for health are undisputed and are recommended for the general population, adapted to their needs concerning age or pre-existing conditions. Unfortunately, no training manual has been developed specifically for this group of people and their needs for people with mild ...

This project is embedded in the work collaboration between the ZHAW and Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS). The purpose of the SLHS is to close the gap between evidence from research and clinical practice in the Swiss health system and to foster the dialogue between stakeholders. This project focuses on the routine ...

This project aimed to further develop and implement in the market a wearable robot, the Myosuit from MyoSwiss AG, to support people with mobility impairments. We worked together with key stakeholders involved in the care of people with mobility impairments to better understand their needs and expectations to ...

Stroke is a serious burden for the health system and the affected individuals. Globally, around 16 million people per year experience a stroke for the first time, of which 5 million remain limited in their functionality and participation. Since improvements in functionality after a stroke take time and require many ...

As part of measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Switzerland, non-urgent physiotherapy with physical contact was banned in spring 2020. In other countries, similar regulations pushed the digitalisation of physiotherapy and telephysiotherapy has established itself as an adequate therapy alternative. This ...

The prevalence of hip and knee osteoarthritis (KH-OA) is constantly increasing in countries like Switzerland. This leads to an increasing number of total knee and hip joint replacements and its costs. Switzerland is the worldwide number one with is number of total knee and hip joint replacements.  (2003-2014 knee ...