UW-Platteville students engineer new on-bed exercise device for rehab patients
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville posted the following news:
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UW-Platteville students engineer new on-bed exercise device for rehab patients
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After UW-Platteville senior Emily Milchuck's grandmother developed dementia, all she could do was sit in a chair. Slowly, her body weakened; the only way to keep her muscles active was manipulating her limbs by hand multiple times each day.
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UW-Platteville students engineer new on-bed exercise device for rehab patients
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After UW-Platteville senior Emily Milchuck's grandmother developed dementia, all she could do was sit in a chair. Slowly, her body weakened; the only way to keep her muscles active was manipulating her limbs by hand multiple times each day.
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