Wearable vibrating device may help with freezing of gait in Parkinson’s

[Boscoejean]

no idea when this may be available or what it may cost

"Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have developed prototypes of wearable devices that use pressure sensors and vibrations to address freezing of gait, a hallmark symptom of Parkinson’s disease."

"One such device is a specialized shoe sole equipped with sensors. These sensors detect changes in pressure as the wearer takes a step, and respond by sending vibratory signals to the top of the foot, allowing for adjustments in gait and balance."

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I wonder if this is like NUSHU

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a better article on the above here:

news.vcu.edu/article/2025/0...

[MarionP]

MIT has been working something like that only more elaborate and more expensive.

[MBAnderson]

The last link takes me to a "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau" article??

[Boscoejean in reply to MBAnderson]

oh no need to fix that

news.vcu.edu/article/2025/0...

[LagLag37]

After 21 yrs, I don't like the word "may". 😊

[Boscoejean in reply to LagLag37]

the may was my wording since I don't really know if this will work

[michelagvolpe]

some time ago I thought about a similar solution for the feet: an insole with electrostimulators (or something like that) against the foot block. let's hope they develop it!

[Moonwalker1967]

Check Out Carl Beech and the Beech band. It's the same sort of thing.

[Boscoejean in reply to Moonwalker1967]

that is exactly what I thought so that was why I wondered what it would cost and seems like it might get FDA approval which might make it available through insurance - the Beech Band on the other hand has the advantage of very low cost to begin with and anticipating its availability - with that said the fact they are printing this with a 3D printer might make it less expensive but I doubt it will match the price of the Beech band

[Stag10]

hi good morning to everyone I think you are on about the trainers 👟 that are on sale for Parkinson’s I don’t know if we’ve had any feedback from anyone who got Parkinsons and are using them so if anyone has information on them please let us know and how much they want kind regards stag