Technologies

Medical Sciences

Title:

Mobility Aid for Parkinson's Disease Patients

Area:

Medical Sciences

Focus Area:

Healthcare, Digital Health

Status:

Early stage Validation

Social Benefits:

With a large population such as ours, healthy ageing is important from both the social and economic point of view. Globally, the average age of the population is increasing, leading to an increase in cases of neuro-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. A healthy, independent population of elders improves the quality of life for society as a whole.

Developing Agency:

Lifespark Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra

Technology Readiness Index:

TRL 5

Source Title:

Data sourced from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Brief Description

Description :

Parkinson’s disease is a type of movement disorder that can change the way a person walks, affecting the balance of the body, and putting people with PD at risk of falling. A simple, non-invasive device is being developed here to prevent falls and promote healthy ageing.

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