Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, with millions of emergency department visits annually. Traditional fall risk screenings often rely on subjective questionnaires or basic timed tests that fail to detect subtle, early declines in mobility. This delay in identification hinders proactive intervention and can lead to a loss of independence.
Solution
MovIQ Health provides biomechanics-driven fall risk assessments utilizing advanced gait, force plate, and balance analysis. Our platform captures over 60 biomechanical metrics, translating them into proprietary predictive scores such as a Fall Risk Index, Expected Falls, and a Window of Opportunity for intervention. These objective data points allow for earlier detection of mobility decline compared to conventional methods. Clinicians and individuals receive a clear, color-coded risk profile and a personalized improvement plan, facilitating timely and targeted interventions to preserve independence.
Target Audience
Our primary customers are older adults experiencing changes in walking or balance, their caregivers, and clinicians such as physical therapists and geriatric specialists seeking objective data to guide fall prevention strategies.
Features
- Comprehensive biomechanical data capture including 3D gait kinematics, force production/absorption, and postural sway.
- Proprietary metrics: Fall Risk Index (0-100 score), Expected Falls (12-month prediction), and Window of Opportunity (months to act).
- Objective measurement of gait speed, lower-limb power, and rate of force development, which are key predictors of mobility decline.
- Analysis of center-of-pressure displacement during quiet standing to identify hidden instability.
- Personalized, color-coded risk reports (green/yellow/red) with actionable next steps and benchmark comparisons to healthy norms.
- Non-invasive testing designed for comfort and safety, requiring only everyday movements.
- Clinician-grade, quantitative, and repeatable data collection.