SPIRIT LAKE, Ind. (Oct. 15, 2013)—Brownmed recently introduced a new line of vibration therapy products under the Intellinetix brand. The first product in this line, Step Sensor is a dynamic, low profile solution for gait abnormality associated with age, drop foot and other conditions.
According to the Wyss Institute, 1 out of 3 people over age 65 fall each year and 15 to 20 percent of these falls results in serious injury. The Step Sensor harnesses the power of vibration to improve balance among seniors or those with some form of peripheral neuropathy as a result of stroke, multiple sclerosis or other conditions.
The Step Sensor slips underneath the patient’s heel and a vibrating strap fits securely around the patient’s knee. It is low profile, discreet and dynamically cues the patient to lift the toe each time the heel strikes the ground.
Traditional ankle foot orthosis (AFOs) are bulky and uncomfortable, while dynamic fall detection system (FDS) units retail for more than 25 times the suggested retail price of Step Sensor ($199). The Step Sensor aims to bridge the gap, by providing a discreet, low-profile treatment for foot drop without the need for unnecessary and costly follow-up visits. Learn more at brownmed.com.