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GATEWAY
A wearable device for patients suffering from freezing of gait (FOG) as a result of Parkinson’s disease. giving therapeutic functional electrical stimulation (FES) to the Gastrocnemius Muscle group, charged with Plantarflexion of the foot. The electrical stimulation will change the status of the foot sharply initiating movement, releasing the patient from gate.
GATEWAY
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FOG often results in falls and reduction of a person’s independence, activity, and quality of life. Approximately 60% of people with Parkinson's suffer with FOG.
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease damaging the basal ganglia, the part of the brain that controls movement. Freezing of gait (FOG) is the most disabling symptom. FOG is described by people with PD as the feeling of their feet being stuck to the ground and not being able to take a step.
Early research has shown promise with FES to the Gastrocnemius Muscle group helping reduce FOG symptoms, improve mobility, and prevent falls in patients with Parkinson. Designed to improve walking for individuals with parkinsonian gate, GATEWAY uses FES to assist healthy nerves and muscles.
While wearing the GATEWAY on the leg calf, an internal sensor identifies the leg motion and speed as the person takes just a few steps.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
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Self-Contained System.
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Does not require the use of remotes, heel sensors or external wires.
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Slim design
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Electrodes don’t need replacement
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Fits under tight clothing
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Footwear doesn’t need to change
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Barefoot walking is possible
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Accelerometer. Accurately analyzes leg movement helping promote a natural walking pattern.
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Water resistant against short splash duration
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