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Do You Know About The Wearable Device That Can Mitigate The Effects Of Gait Freezing?
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Researchers at Harvard and Boston universities have adapted a soft, robotic wearable device to help mitigate the effects of gait freezing, a potentially disabling Parkinson’s disease symptom marked by patients feeling like their feet are stuck to the floor, and they’re unable to take another step.

The device or exosuit, which they initially designed to help adults with walking difficulties due to a stroke or other conditions, “instantaneously eliminated” freezing of gait while walking indoors… read more

posted January 13
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My dog gives me the same effect.

posted January 20
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

This looks. Very promising thanks🤗😘

posted January 23
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

"The ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton's coverage by Medicare is a landmark for rehabilitation technology, emphasizing the importance of mobility and independence for SCI patients. This device allows individuals who would otherwise be wheelchair-bound to stand and walk, offering both physical and psychosocial benefits"
https://rewalk.com/

posted January 20
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I haven’t heard about this device! I have a Lotta problem with my feet sticking to the floor

posted January 15
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks Maria. I didn’t know about this device. Do you know if there is something similar for hands which freeze ? Hugs and love Robyn SA🤗🤗😘😘

posted January 15

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