Biodex Releases NEW Gait Trainer 3: First ever gait training treadmill to integrate music therapy
Merge of music therapy and biomedical technology takes a groundbreaking step for neurological rehab
Merge of music therapy and biomedical technology takes a groundbreaking step for neurological rehab
Thanks to the Suffolk County Make a Wish Foundation and the fundraising efforts of Biodex employees, the wish of an eight year old girl named Nicole will come true. Nicole lives locally, right here in Shirley with her parents and siblings. It has been Nicole’s wish to have the opportunity to visit Disney World with her family.
Biodex employees worked together this year to bring holiday cheer to the residents of the South Bay Adult Home & Assisted Living Program located in Center Moriches.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there were up to 258,000 hospital admissions for hip fractures among people aged 65 and older in 2010. It is estimated that by 2030, the number of hip fractures will reach 289,000, which is an increase of 12%.
Biodex was pleased to host its annual visit from the Suffolk County Community College physical therapy students. The event, which was held at the Biodex corporate office, was intended to provide the students with an overview of isokinetics and hands-on demonstrations of the System 4 Dynamometer, the Balance System SD, and the Gait Trainer 3.