AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Trust, Tolerance & Empathy
KEYWORDS
home rehabilitation, massage, paralisis, vegetative state
COUNTRY
China
DESIGNED BY
Shenzen Gewu Innovation Design Co., Ltd., China
WEBSITE
https://www.red-dot.org/project/smart-massage-physiotherapy-device-60328
Smart massage device
Smart massage physiotherapy device for paralyzed and vegetative patients
How does it work?
The product has two main features: 'pneumatic massage', which simulates the movements of manual massage by controlling the inflation and deflation of an airbag, and 'electroacupuncture', which stimulates muscles with a mild electric current at specific points.
It is followed by a cloud service, that gathers data so that patients will be able to receive better and more personalized high-quality physiotherapy even from the comfort of their own homes.
Why is it needed?
The lack of mobility has a negative impact in the vegetative or paralyzed patients, which include skin irritation, muscle pain and articulation stiffness.
This design is present during the rehabilitation process, so the person is provided with stimulation and relief to avoid long-term physical pain.
How does it improve life?
This nursing product is specifically designed to keep paralyzed patients from developing bedsores, it can assist in providing massage and electroacupuncture therapy to patients in a convenient and comfortable manner.