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Spinoff story
Space Grant Research Launches Rehabilitation Chair
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Working with funding from the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program_which was implemented by NASA headquarters to fund research, education, and public service projects_a biomedical engineering student created a vibration-based system that could combat bone loss from prolonged trips to space. A rehabilitation chair incorporating the technology is now sold by Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based VibeTech Inc. and is helping people recover more quickly from injuries and surgery.