CBS, LA Tells Story of Myomo Patient

CBS, LA interviews Myomo patient David Karchem about his experience and succes in using the Myomo mPower.

Doctor Brings Robotic Device to Patients

Doctor Brings Robotic Device to Patients

Lisa Chamoff, Staff Writer

Updated 12:44 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012

Since she suffered a stroke in March, Kathy Riordan’s left arm has been paralyzed. During a recent visit to Frederick Nahm, a Greenwich neurologist, Riordan, who lives in New Canaan, felt a jolt of surprise when, with a small movement of her biceps, she was able to bring her arm up to her chest. Riordan, 57, had been fitted with a neurorobotic arm brace that uses sensors to detect even the faintest muscle signals. In people with limited mobility, the device picks up those signals and allows them to move their arm further. The device, called the mPower 1000, was developed by a Cambridge, Mass.-based company called Myomo, which stands for “my own movement” ...docs/greenwich_article.pdf

3 cool health products you may have missed at CES 2012

MedCity News  Deanna Pogorelc

3 cool health products you may have missed at CES 2012

Myomo Inc.

For patients who have lost mobility in their arms due to brain injury, stroke, MS or ALS, Myomo Inc. has developed the mPower 1000, a robotic arm brace with surface sensors that facilitates muscle rehabilitation. When combined with innovative software applications and games, the device can to help individuals with partially paralyzed arms regain function at home.

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MYOMO PRESENTING PERSONAL ROBOTICS AT CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   

CONTACT:     Gina Cella 

Cella Communications

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MYOMO PRESENTING PERSONAL ROBOTICS AT CONSUMER ELECTRONICSSHOW; EXHIBITING IN CARNEGIE MELLON Quality ofLifeTechnology Center

Myomo product used to restore movement to disabled individuals is being showcased during Silvers Summit Techzone at CES

CAMBRIDGE, MA AND LAS VEGAS,January 12, 2012– Myomo, Inc., a new generation medical device company that restores movement to disabled individuals is showcasing its Myomo System technology that combines robotics and neuroscience to help empower individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis andALSto re-engage weak muscles and restore movement. The company will be presenting the Myomo technology during the Silvers Summit Tech Zone Talks (Thursday, January 12 at3:15 PM) on the Tech Zone Stage in the North Hall.

Myomo is also being featured at the Carnegie Mellon Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Center exhibit (Booth #3011). The QoLT Center’s mission is to transform lives in a large and growing segment of the population – people with reduced functional capabilities due to aging or disability. The Center is working to create revolutionary technologies that will improve and sustain the quality of life for all people.

“Myomo is helping stroke survivors and others affected by neurological and muscular conditions relearn muscle motion and regain quality of life, helping to regain independence and improve outcomes,” said Paul Paul R. Gudonis, chief executive officer, Myomo. “We are honored to have been selected by the Carnegie Mellon Quality of Life Technology Center to showcase our suite of products and collaborate in bringing this innovative technology to more patients with disability.” 

The Myomo device was recently named the 2011 Product of the Year Award by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). It is prescribed as an assistive device for home use and is also used in clinical rehabilitation programs.   

About the mPower Mobility System                                                                                

The mPower Mobility System helps individuals with limited or abnormal arm motion caused by conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis andALSregain range of motion in their arms. The mPower Mobility System is an upper limb functional orthosis used to address musculature deformities with a non-invasive human machine interface (HMI) that amplifies the weakened electrical signals in muscles in the arm, helping the patient to complete routine tasks. It works by sensing the body’s own muscle activity, and helps weak or paralyzed arm muscles relearn motion. The device provides appropriate assistance to enable desired motion, allowing the patient to regain activities of daily living (i.e., lifting a glass to take a drink).

Myomo has also developed the PERL(Push-Eat-Reach-Lift) Technique, evidence-based treatment plans to maximize outcomes with the mPower Mobility System device. The company is also developing mobile applications and virtual reality-based games to enhance therapeutic training and track and measure progress while using the device.

About Myomo

Myomo is a new generation medical device company that combines innovative robotics technology with an advanced human machine interface to restore the ability to perform movements effectively among disabled individuals. Myomo's technology was originally developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in collaboration with medical experts affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Our mission is to help restore independence for individuals who suffer from major dysfunction of an affected joint. The Myomo mPower Mobiltiy System has received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is designed to enable individuals to self-initiate and control movement of partially paralyzed limbs using their own biological signals. Myomo’s product may be reimbursable for disabled individuals unable to perform fine and gross movements with their affected arm. For more information visit, www.myomo.com

 

Myomo on CBS New York HealthWatch with Dr. Gomez.

CBS New York HealthWatch with Dr. Gomez. 

Dr. Gomez features the Myomo mPower device on one of his HealthWatch episodes on CBS NY Channel 2.   

 

Myomo Holds 2nd CE Course

MYOMO HOLDS 2ND CE COURSE

Myomo held its second CE course covering Neuroplasticity in Moderate Stroke and the Role of the Myomo mPower Device on Friday October 27th in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Stephen Page presented to more than 30 attendees, ranging from Physical and Occupational Therapists to hospital and clinic administrators from institutions like Spaulding Rehabilitation, New England Rehabilitation Hospital and Genesis Healthcare.

Here are comments from some of the attendees:

"Overall well done and informative."

"Loved having actual clients to work on - made the information sink in so much better!"

"This course was probably one of the best courses that I have been to! Having actual patients to work with and assess was a very creative way to really understand how Myomo works. The speakers were excellent. This course was excellent! Thank you!"

If you are interested in attending our next CE course, we will be holding it in Chicago on December 17th at Rush University Medical Center. For further information, please contact Micaela at micaela@myomo.com.

MYOMO WINS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD

 

MYOMO WINS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE MASS HIGH TECH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR ITS NEURO ROBOTIC DEVICE USED TO REGAIN ARM MOVEMENT

CAMBRIDGE, MA, OCTOBER 11, 2011– Myomo, Inc., a new generation medical device company that combines innovative robotics technology with leading rehabilitation expertise, has received the 2011 Product of the Year Award from the Massachusetts High Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) for the company’s mPower Mobility System. The Myomo technology combines robotics and neuroscience in the mPower 1000 device, the first portable, robotic orthosis (an orthopedic device that supports arm function) that uses biofeedback to help empower patients to re-engage weak muscles and restore movement. The Myomo device is used in clinical rehabilitation programs and is also prescribed as an assistive device for home use.

Myomo’s unique technology platform was developed at MIT in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School. The company is applying its technology to enable individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and ALS to move again.

The Council selected Myomo as one of 15 finalists in the Product of the Year category. Products were displayed at the 14th annual MassTLC awards gala, which showcased the depth and breadth of the state’s vibrant technology ecosystem.  Product of the Year was chosen by the nearly 500 senior executives in attendance, in a live vote via text message during the event. Finalists represented a wide array of technologies including software companies, mobile app developers, prosthetics and medical devices and Internet destinations.

“We’re honored to be able to give this award to Myomo,” said Tom Hopcroft, President and CEO of Mass TLC. “Myomo’s innovative technology and market leadership is testimony to the outstanding achievements by the individuals and organizations in Massachusettsthat are defining the future of the technology sector.” 

“It is gratifying to have been selected by our peers to represent the innovative and cutting-edge work being done right here in Massachusetts. We thank the Mass Technology Leadership Council for this award,” said Paul R.Gudonis, chief executive officer, Myomo. “Myomo is helping stroke survivors and others affected by neurological and muscular conditions relearn muscle motion and regain quality of life, helping to advance patient care and improve outcomes. This recognition is an important milestone for our company.”

About the mPower Mobility System                                                                                 

The mPower Mobility System helps individuals with muscle weakness caused by neurological conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and ALS regain range of motion in their arms. The mPower 1000 is an arm brace with a non-invasive human machine interface (HMI) that amplifies the weakened electrical signals in muscles in the arm, helping the patient to complete routine tasks. It works by sensing the body’s own muscle activity, and helps weak or paralyzed arm muscles relearn motion. The device provides appropriate assistance to enable desired motion, allowing the patient to relearn activities of daily living (i.e., lifting a glass to take a drink). Myomo has also developed thePERL (Push-Eat-Reach-Lift) Technique, evidence-based treatment plans to maximize outcomes with the mPower 1000 device. The company is also developing mobile applications and virtual reality-based games to enhance therapeutic training and track and measure progress while using the device.

About The Mass Technology Leadership Council

The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is the only business association that addresses the critical leadership issues of innovative technology and technology-enabled companies. The organization is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. The Mass Technology Leadership Council conducts educational programs, hosts industry events, facilitates networking, sponsors research, advocates in favor of technology policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and competition, and recognizes industry-leading companies and people. For more information, visit www.masstlc.org.

About Myomo

Myomo is a new generation medical device company that combines innovative robotics technology with leading rehabilitation expertise to revolutionize stroke therapy. Myomo's technology was originally developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in collaboration with medical experts affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Our mission is to help restore independence for individuals who suffer from debilitating muscle weakness due to neurological conditions. The Myomo mPower Mobiltiy System has received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is designed to enable individuals to self-initiate and control movement of partially paralyzed limbs using their own biological signals. With this capability, Myomo helps people relearn how to move affected muscles and restore movement to their arms. For more information visit, www.myomo.com

 

 

 

 

A Movement of His Own: How Myomo Has Aided Garrett’s Stroke Recovery

A MOVEMENT OF HIS OWN: HOW MYOMO HAS AIDED GARRETT'S STROKE RECOVERY

The Myomo has given me fluidity to move my arm and has taught me how to control the tightness in my arm that resulted from the stroke so I can straighten my arm. more...

Health System Uses High-Tech Healing As Part of Treatment Plans

HEALTH SYSTEM USES HIGH-TECH HEALING AS PART OF TREATMENT PLANS

Juventino Estrada said he feels like God has given him another chance.The 43-year-old Escondido resident had a stroke in June. He is slowly coming back, and is able to walk again. Notably, he is regaining use of his left arm and hand, with the help of a robotic device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The staff at Palomar Medical Centerin Escondido calls the machine the "Myomo." It's a product of Myomo Inc. more...

TWO LEADING STROKE EXPERTS HOST FREE SCREENING AND INFORMATION EVENT FOR STROKE SURVIVORS

Healthcare system and technology provider partner to help stroke victims regain arm movement

Beverly, Mass. – In collaboration with Myomo, Inc., Northeast HomeCare and The Center for Rehabilitation at Northeast Hospitals, both members of Northeast Health System, are holding a complimentary screening and educational event on Tuesday, June 14 at the Beverly Hospital Lecture Hall. Appointments for free screenings are available beginning at 10:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. A light luncheon presentation will be offered at 12:00 noon.

For adults coping with limited use of their arm due to muscle weakness caused by a stroke or other neurological condition, Myomo and Northeast Health System may be able to help. Myomo's cutting edge neuro-robotic arm brace was developed at MIT and is used at leading rehabilitation programs around the world, including Northeast HomeCare and The Center Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. It uses the body's own biological signals to move the arm again and has been clinically proven effective in patients from two days to 21 years after a stroke.

In conjunction with the skilled physical therapy and other clinical services provided by Northeast Health System, the Myomo program can offer stroke victims more extensive recovery options. According to one Myomo user, stroke survivor Bill, "I have regained arm motion and am able to care for my yard again." Another survivor, Lori, says, "Myomo has fine-tuned my skills enough to be able to write again."

During the June 14th event, which is open to the public, therapists will offer complimentary one-on-one screenings and information. Refreshments will be served and caregivers are welcome to attend. Free valet parking is available. To reserve your appointment or for more information, please contact Pamela Gasek at 857-209-4418 or pamela@myomo.com.

About Northeast Senior Health

Northeast Senior Health is the North Shore’s largest and most comprehensive elder services continuum, and an affiliate of both Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. Northeast Senior Health is comprised of Beverly Hospital Lifeline, NortheastLink, the Center for Healthy Aging, North Shore PRN, Northeast HomeCare, Spectrum Adult Day Health Program, The Herrick House, Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center and Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

About Myomo

Myomo® is a new generation medical device company that has combined innovative robotics technology with leading rehabilitation expertise to revolutionize stroke therapy. Myomo's technology was originally developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in collaboration with medical experts affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Its rehabilitation professionals have been trained at the best hospitals in the country including, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), New York University (NYU) and UPMC.

Our mission is to help restore independence for individuals who suffer from debilitating muscle weakness due to brain injury like stroke. The Myomo System is designed to enable individuals to self initiate and control movement of partially paralyzed limbs using their own biological signals. With this capability, Myomo helps people relearn how to move affected muscles and restore movement to their arms. For more information visit, www.myomo.com

Media Contacts:

Northeast Senior Health
Frances Wetterlow-Thibeault
Director of Marketing
978-922-7018 ext. 1302
fwetterl@nhs-healthlink.org

Myomo, Inc.
Michael Quzor
Marketing Director
617-996-9058
508-725-8336
michael@myomo.com