This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will complete development of a production Smart Variable Geometry Socket (SVGS) for transtibial amputees (TTAs) and will test it with a clinical study. This non-electrical system is a simple means for ensuring and maintaining a good… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will complete development of a production Smart Variable Geometry Socket (SVGS) for transtibial amputees (TTAs) and will test it with a clinical study. This non-electrical system is a simple means for ensuring and maintaining a good… More

DESCRIPTION (Applicant's Abstract): The objective of this proposal is to research the technical and commercial feasibility of a cost-effective device that measures head acceleration and head impact frequency for widespread use in sports. Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in… More

The objective of this proposal is to continue research and development of a cost-effective device that measures linear and rotational head acceleration following impact in sports. Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in sports is a significant public health concern. The biomechanics of head impacts… More

The objective of this proposal is to continue research and development of a cost-effective device that measures linear and rotational head acceleration following impact in sports. Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in sports is a significant public health concern. The biomechanics of head impacts… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this proposal is to research the technical and commercial feasibility of a novel wrist brace that reduces the risk for wrist fracture by resisting wrist terminal extension while otherwise allowing unconstrained movement throughout the normal… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this proposal is to develop and validate a novel wrist brace that reduces the risk for wrist fracture by resisting wrist terminal extension while otherwise allowing unconstrained movement throughout the normal range of motion. The novel wrist… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this proposal is to determine technical feasibility of a fall prevention training system for older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury and mortality in the elderly. Previous research demonstrated that most older adults can quickly… More

This Phase I STTR proposal seeks to address the need for development and implementation of novel powered prosthetic foot-ankle components that can by used by military personnel with lower-limb loss in typical military and civilian environments. A cost-effective, biomemetic, dynamic foot-ankle… More

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from direct impact or indirectly from blast waves represents a significant threat to personnel in combat. There is a significant lack of knowledge linking the actual biomechanics of impact with the injuries sustained in the field. Simbex proposes to apply its… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Falls are a leading cause of injury and mortality in the elderly. Ongoing research using the ActiveStep treadmill completed in Phase I/Phase II, has demonstrated that a treadmill-based perturbation tool for tripping an d slipping has demonstrated a positive… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This goal of this SBIR project is to quantify the feasibility and potential for an implantable prosthetic device at the distal end of the cut bone for above-knee (AK) amputees. It is hypothesized that such a device can significantly improve residual limb tissue… More

This Phase II STTR proposal continues development and implementation of novel powered prosthetic foot-ankle components for use by military and civilian personnel with lower-limb loss in typical military and civilian environments. A cost-effective, biomimetic, dynamic foot-ankle system is proposed… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This goal of this SBIR project is to quantify and validate the feasibility and potential for a non- obtrusive, wearable, in-shoe gait-monitoring device for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). It is hypothesized that con tinuous monitoring and analysis of simple… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This goal of this SBIR project is to quantify and validate the feasibility and potential for a non- obtrusive, wearable, in-shoe gait-monitoring device for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). It is hypothesized that con tinuous monitoring and analysis of simple… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the yearly incidence of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) at approximately 1.2 million cases in the United States alone. Approximately 1/3 of these injuries occur in footb all. The Principal Objective of this NIH… More

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or mild TBI (mTBI) resulting from direct impact or indirectly from blast waves represents a significant threat to personnel in combat or blast intensive training environments. Due to the complexity of brain injuries, onset of symptoms may not occur immediately or be… More

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or mild TBI (mTBI) resulting from direct impact or indirectly from blast waves represents a significant threat to personnel in combat or blast intensive training environments. Due to the complexity of brain injuries, onset of symptoms may not occur immediately or be… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the yearly incidence of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) at approximately 1.2 million cases in the United States alone. Approximately 1/3 of these injuries occur in f ootball. The Principal Objective of this… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a significant problem for athletes, and women in particular. Both surgical and non-surgical treatment options exist, with the ultimate goal of regaining joint stability, knee kinematics, and quadriceps strength… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a significant problem for athletes, and women in particular. Both surgical and non-surgical treatment options exist, with the ultimate goal of regaining joint stability, knee kinematics, and quadriceps strength… More