Topic: HeroWear

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HeroWear Launches Apex 2 Exosuit to Help Reduce Back Injury Risk

March 10, 2023 · Bending and lifting are common sources of workplace injuries, and HeroWear gathered feedback from users in multiple industries for improvements in its Apex 2 device.

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Cionic’s Neural Sleeve Gets FDA Clearance; Wearable Companies Reflect on Industry’s Future

March 8, 2022 · Cionic’s new leg sleeve helps patients learn to walk again. It’s one of several companies making wearable technology focused on health.

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HeroWear Exo-LiFFT Tool Assesses Exoskeleton Effectiveness in Reducing the Risk of Back Injury

February 14, 2022 · Lower-back injuries account for nearly 40% of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which exoskeletons could reduce by as much as 60%, finds a HeroWear study with Vanderbilt and Auburn universities.

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