News Cionic rolling out software update for Neural Sleeve wearable device Cionic rolling out software update for Neural Sleeve wearable device New exercises aim to aid in mobility, day-to-day activities for MS patients by Marisa Wexler, MS | May 15, 2024 Share this article: Share article via email Copy article link Cionic is rolling out an update for the software that powers its Neural Sleeve, a wearable device ā worn on the leg ā that’s designed to aid in mobility for people with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The new updates include a suite of functional exercises tailored to aid with day-to-day activities, such as going up a set of stairs, standing up out of a chair, and walking, all of which can be challenging for MS patients. The update also includes new software tools allowing individuals with MS to track their progress in using the device. The new software update will be made available to all subscribers at once upon release, according to Cionic. “At Cionic, we are obsessed with improving function for the millions living with impaired mobility. We continually evaluate our offering and incorporate customer feedback to introduce meaningful changes through software updates,” Jeremiah Robison, Cionic’s founder and CEO, said in a company press release. “By providing a wider variety of functional movement training and detailed progress reports, we’re empowering our users with more tools to increase their functional mobility and independence,” Robison said. Recommended Reading June 29, 2020 News by Vanessa Pataia AccessNow Wins Top ‘Novartis Innovation Prize’ for App That Aids Mobility Neural Sleeve wearable device has won multiple honors and awards The Neural Sleeve is a lightweight, flexible device that’s worn on the legs. Controlled via a smartphone, the device is able to detect movements to predict motion. It then delivers electrical stimulation to activate specific muscles in the thigh and leg to adjust those particular movements. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2022, Neural Sleeve is now available in 47 states. Studies have suggested that the wearable device can improve mobility for people with MS, countering a disease symptom calledĀ foot drop in which the front of the foot drags on the ground while walking. It also eases pain and can help to improve patients’ mental health, according to its developer. As a person living with multiple sclerosis for 35 years, a physical therapist for 48 years, and a user of the Cionic Sleeve for one year, I can, without reservation, state that this is the most life-changing medical device I have seen developed during my PT career. Patty Glatfelter, an MS patient and physical therapist (PT) who has been using the Neural Sleeve for a year, said the device has brought her and others in the MS community “hope, function, and safety.” āAs a person living with multiple sclerosis for 35 years, a physical therapist for 48 years, and a user of the Cionic Sleeve for one year, I can, without reservation, state that this is the most life-changing medical device I have seen developed during my PT career,ā Glatfelter said. Cionic’s Neural Sleeve has won numerous honors and accolades. Most recently, at the 2024 Edison Awards ā which honors innovations in new product and service development ā the sleeve was named the Gold winner in the Wearable and Implantable Medical Devices category, the company said. According to Cionic, this award “is a testament to the transformative power of combining advanced technology with a patient-centered approach, where advancements in software continue to redefine the possibilities for data insights, recovery, and independence for patients with mobility challenges.” Print This Page About the Author Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America. Tags Cionic, neural sleeve, software
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