Move On Promises Faster Recovery From Stroke

Design concept helps stroke victims regain control over affected leg

Designer Matthias Menzel thinks he has the answer for those who suffer from limited limb mobility. Move On is his design concept that helps stroke survivors regain the use of their affected appendages faster than usual.

The system is attached from the patient's waist down, fitting comfortably over the outer side of the hips and the leg. Move On is compact enough to be inconspicuous underneath clothing, and takes cues directly from the human brain.

Some stroke victims lose control over the leg of their affected side, in the sense that, even if the brain is telling the leg to move, nothing happens. Until this ability is restored, Move On will detect neural signals corresponding to leg movement, and bends its own joints accordingly.

The point is to help the wearer get used to controlling his own legs, restoring any nerve connections to the leg muscles damaged by the stroke. In extreme cases Move On can be a permanent solution, providing relatively full motion if the brain can't recreate its link to the legs.

No word yet on pricing or availability, so stay tuned!