Pointpressure provides a rehabilitation platform utilizing controlled somatosensory stimulation via an active medical device and supporting software. This system targets neurological patients, such as stroke survivors, to restore balance, strength, and walking speed through non-invasive proprioceptive input. The integrated approach enables rehabilitation teams to deliver standardized, measurable treatments for objective progress analysis and accelerated patient recovery.
Funding
$130K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Patients with central nervous system injuries, such as those resulting from stroke, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis, often experience movement disorders that impair lower limb functionality and gait. Current treatment strategies may not adequately restore motor control or reduce the need for cognitive effort during walking.
Solution
Point Pressure is developing a wearable device that delivers mechanical stimulation to the lower limbs, aiming to improve motor control and enhance gait in individuals with movement disorders. The non-invasive device applies calibrated pressures to specific points on the leg, stimulating mechanosensitive neurons and promoting proprioceptive feedback. By targeting the somatosensory system, the device seeks to strengthen automatic motor circuits, reduce reliance on cognitive control, and increase long-term functionality. The device is portable and designed to be integrated into the patient's daily routine, offering a non-pharmacological approach to neurological rehabilitation. The goal is to empower individuals with greater autonomy and improve their overall quality of life by addressing the physical limitations associated with impaired motor control.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients diagnosed with movement disorders resulting from central nervous system injuries, such as stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.
Features
- Wearable device that attaches to the patient's leg
- Applies periodic, sustained, and calibrated pressures to the tissue
- Mechanical, non-invasive, and non-pharmacological stimulation
- Promotes motor control and learning through proprioceptive feedback
- Targets mechanosensitive neurons to stimulate the somatosensory system