Recently, the technology company Ottobock acquired Exoneural Network, who have developed the innovative suit Exopulse Mollii. This suit will be of great help to the people affected by stroke (also known as a CVA) or Parkinson's disease.
It's a garment that covers the entire body and uses electrical impulses to relax tense or spastic muscles. This allows for greater mobility and a more active lifestyle.
With the acquisition of Exoneural Network, Ottobock increases its presence in the field of neuroorthopedics. Hence Exoneural He will continue with supervision and production. Ottobock They will handle worldwide marketing. You can contact them at their homepage or its distributors.
How does the Exopulse Mollii work?
The suit looks like a diver's outfit. ANDIt is a one-piece device and comes with 58 embedded electrodes to stimulate 40 key muscles in the body.. These are adjusted according to the needs of the person with the disease through a control unit.
This way, lLow-frequency electrostimulation improves blood circulation by activating muscles that have lost mobility. For example, if the biceps is tense, electrical impulses activate the triceps, allowing the biceps to relax.
When muscles are stiff or tense, pain or uncontrolled muscle contractions begin, leading to spastic paralysis and neurological disorders.
For all these reasons, the suit Exopulse Mollii can greatly help people who suffer from stroke, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis. Activating your muscles safely and preventing them from atrophying.
The suit is worn for one hour every two days, and its effects can last up to 48 hours. It's worth noting that the suit is available in 37 sizes, for children, women, and men.
Testimonials
One of the suit's users, Kevin Weber The person in the video, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, experiences tremors throughout their body. As a result, they are unable to perform everyday activities like walking or eating. After using the protective clothing, they can perform these activities much more easily and without trembling.
It is also Read, a 10-year-old girl who was born with cerebral palsy and has been using the suit for 4 years Exopulse Mollii. Before, she couldn't sit up straight or cross her legs. She could only move her right hand a little. Now she can move it completely, her balance has improved, and she can walk longer distances. She has also stopped some of her medical treatments or reduced their frequency.
It is also Maja. She suffered a stroke at age 44, which left her with severe spasticity in her arm and leg, and paralysis on her left side. Now, with the suit, she has regained the use of her foot and reconnected with her body.
Tell us, what do you think of these inventions to improve the quality of life for people with conditions that prevent them from leading a normal life?
Image: Exopulse
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