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StroMoHab
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the ageing societies of the developed world, and walking rehabilitation is a key enabler for a patient's restoration to family, work and social life. StroMoHab is a stroke mobility rehabilitation system that consists of a treadmill, weight-supporting harness, a virtual reality display and motion capture cameras, to allow stroke and other gait-impaired patients to repeat mobility-related tasks, while interacting with virtual objects in the safety of the clinic. We aim to build on basic research, and StroMoHab's award-winning (RCUK Runner Up Prize) commercial and technical feasibility plan, by investigating physiotherapy treatment paradigms, strengthening the device's technological capabilities and positioning it as viable clinical product.
Benefits
Rehabilitation at an early stage, as would be provided by StroMoHab, is
recognised as a key factor in restoring patient independence, reducing
societal burden and alleviating pressures on hospital resources.
- UK stroke rehabilitation spend by the NHS is around £840 million per annum, with hospitalisations increasing 38.6% between 1988 and 1997. As the numbers of people expected to have a stroke continues to increase, total costs are predicted to rise in real terms by 30% between 1991 and 2010. The pattern is broadly similar in the US and Europe.
Applications
- Improved stroke rehabilitation in existing treatment centres
- Potential for novel deployment scenarios, e.g in the home or care environments.
Investment readiness status
Potential partners sought
IP status
Patents have been filed in relation to StroMoHab in the UK, International, the EU and the USA. New IP will be exploited according to agreements between the institutions involved.