Motion Therapeutics develops wearable technology for balance assessment and rehabilitation. Their devices provide real-time feedback and data analysis to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls. This technology helps individuals and clinicians monitor and enhance balance performance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with balance and mobility disorders, including older adults and those with neurological conditions, often experience a loss of postural control, leading to instability and an increased risk of falls. These balance issues can significantly limit activity and reduce overall quality of life.
Solution
Motion Therapeutics offers BalanceWear, a line of wearable truncal orthoses that enhance stability and postural control. These vests utilize the patented Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) methodology, which involves strategically placing small weights within the vest to counterbalance balance loss. By stabilizing the trunk, BalanceWear improves balance, mobility, and confidence, enabling individuals to perform daily activities with greater ease and reduced risk of falls. The vests are custom fit by trained professionals based on individual balance assessments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals experiencing balance loss due to neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, ataxia), orthopedic problems, or age-related decline, as well as clinicians specializing in balance and mobility rehabilitation.
Features
- Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW) methodology for customized weight placement
- BW100 Evaluation Kit to assess patient benefit from supplemental sensory information
- BalanceWear Lumbar-Sacral Orthotic Model OW200 for spinal stabilization and postural control, PDAC approved for billing under code L0631
- BalanceWear Classic Model BW300 made from a two-layer laminate of nylon mini mesh/UBL for improved trunk stability
- BalanceWear LightWeight Model BW350, a single-layer device for patients with mobility difficulties
- BalanceWear Breeze, an ultra-light vest made of thin, stretchable nylon/Spandex material for active use