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Stride Tech Medical Inc.’s mission is to prevent falls. Seniors widely use walkers to maintain mobility while reducing the risk of falls. Despite the benefits, habitually poor walker use, marked by excessive weight on the walker handles and/or excessive distance between the user and the walker, can lead to muscle atrophy, poor posture, and falls. A widely publicized investigation in 2009 showed that over 87% of severe falls with an assistive device occurred with a walker. They recommended increased time devoted to fitting and education on proper use. Eleven years later, most seniors still do not receive individualized fitting or training on how to use their walkers.
Our product, the StrideTech Go (STG), is an attachable walker accessory that integrates sensors and biofeedback onto existing walkers to correct common misuses in real-time. Grip covers embedded with sensors Velcro over the handles of a walker. An additional sensor is mounted to the frame which measures the user’s hip distance from the frame. The grip covers vibrate if the sensors detect either of the two primary indicators of walker misuse:
StrideTech Go is the first commercial product to help fill the urgent need for long-term walker use training. This white paper will outline the technical background and testing that has been done to establish efficacy and briefly outline the next steps and improvements.
Stride Tech defines short-term efficacy as the ability to see changes in STG measures of walker use in a single product testing session. To date, the method by which Stride Tech collects this data is through volunteers recruited at free walker repair workshops the company hosts at independent living communities. The data presented was collected from the walker repair events held at two independent living facilities. The tests are split into two sections: a baseline in which the user is asked to complete a set of three short walks (<100m) with no STG vibrational feedback. This baseline data is crucial, as it allows StrideTech to assess the range of weight and hip distances measured across different older adults. This in turn reaffirms the sensors have the adequate range and sensitivity for this population.
Users then complete the same short walk (<100m) with vibrational feedback turned on. This is done to assess: 1. Can STG identify the two habits of walker misuse (excessive weight and/or hip distance) and 2. What is the response when vibrational feedback is triggered due to those habits, what is the response? Future White Paper case studies will discuss these responses.
Above are graphs of force on the walker through hands over time (top) and hip-distance between the user and the walker frame over time (bottom). The red highlighted areas of each graph indicate the trials in which we instructed the participant to place as much weight on the walker as possible while keeping the walker as far away as possible. The green highlighted areas are the trials in which the user was instructed to walk normally. Visually, a notable difference between the incorrect and normal walking trials can be seen. The average pound force on the walker decreased by 15 lbf (pound-force) for the left hand and about 10 lbf for the right hand from incorrect to normal walking trials. For the hip distance, an average drop of 9 inches was seen between the incorrect and normal walking trials. A drop in hip distance between the user and the walker is an excellent indicator that the user is walking closer to their walker and crossing their feet within the base of the walker, an agreed-upon metric of safe walker us. Excitingly for STG, this allows us to distinguish between incorrect, unsafe walker use and normal, safe walker use both visually and numerically for individuals.
Case Study 1 establishes STG’s ability to distinguish between incorrect/unsafe walker use and correct/safe walker use. However, it is equally (if not more) important to establish if the vibration feedback, that incorrect walker use triggers, results in decreased walker use. Essentially, can users learn to self-correct their walker use when the STG prompts them to do so?
More data sets, with more distinguished types of walker misuse, will be needed to assess the maximal range of misuse the STG may encounter. Future feedback algorithms must be tested to ensure that STG is working as best as possible. Possible changes to the threshold include adjusting the threshold to be relative to baseline or relative to maximum range, as opposed to universally set values. Once ranges are evaluated and recorded, Stride Tech can examine how biofeedback and learning may affect walker usage over longer periods. The potential for StrideTech Go’s long-term monitoring, training, and ability to change habits is only just beginning.
February is National Senior Independence Month when we celebrate seniors and empower them to have the confidence and quality of life that comes with independent living.Throughout the month, we encourage you to spend some time considering the challenges presented as we age, and ways older adults can maintain their autonomy while living a high-quality life in the way they want to live.
February is National Senior Independence Month when we celebrate seniors and empower them to have the confidence and quality of life that comes with independent living.Throughout the month, we encourage you to spend some time considering the challenges presented as we age, and ways older adults can maintain their autonomy while living a high-quality life in the way they want to live.
Winter is a beautiful time of the year to be outside to enjoy fresh, crisp air - it can also be a time of caution for walker users. Winter brings cold, snow and ice - all which cover the surfaces we walk on when outdoors, making walking conditions more dangerous and fall risk greater. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly a million Americans are injured annually falling on ice or snow. Of those, 17,000 of the injuries are fatal. Falls are the leading cause to injury that lead to hospitalization in people over 65. Yet, mobility and navigating the outdoors in the winter months is key to maintaining both physical and mental health.
Winter is a beautiful time of the year to be outside to enjoy fresh, crisp air - it can also be a time of caution for walker users. Winter brings cold, snow and ice - all which cover the surfaces we walk on when outdoors, making walking conditions more dangerous and fall risk greater. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly a million Americans are injured annually falling on ice or snow. Of those, 17,000 of the injuries are fatal. Falls are the leading cause to injury that lead to hospitalization in people over 65. Yet, mobility and navigating the outdoors in the winter months is key to maintaining both physical and mental health.
Today, the Global Business Development division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 32 Colorado companies and 8 researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program. These grants help promote the growth and sustainability of advanced industries in Colorado by driving innovation, commercialization, and public-private partnerships that move this vital aspect of Colorado’s economy forward in communities across the state, from Aurora to Penrose and Buena Vista to Paonia.
Today, the Global Business Development division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 32 Colorado companies and 8 researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program. These grants help promote the growth and sustainability of advanced industries in Colorado by driving innovation, commercialization, and public-private partnerships that move this vital aspect of Colorado’s economy forward in communities across the state, from Aurora to Penrose and Buena Vista to Paonia.
In 2022, to address the need for remote therapeutic monitoring, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) codes. This is a really exciting opportunity for Stride Tech Medical and for healthcare providers!
In 2022, to address the need for remote therapeutic monitoring, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) codes. This is a really exciting opportunity for Stride Tech Medical and for healthcare providers!
Stride Tech Medical, Inc. has added Jack York, Co-Founder of iN2L and Christopher Krause, OT/L , Director of Business Development at MedCOR Professionals, Inc. to its Advisory Board.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc. has added Jack York, Co-Founder of iN2L and Christopher Krause, OT/L , Director of Business Development at MedCOR Professionals, Inc. to its Advisory Board.
We are excited to announce a pilot program!! Beginning in September 2022, we will be launching our first large, long-term testing site for StrideTech Go with Eaton Senior Communities! Our shared vision for helping individuals live life to its fullest potential has brought our two organizations together and we look forward to seeing how our partnership continues to benefit both organizations.
We are excited to announce a pilot program!! Beginning in September 2022, we will be launching our first large, long-term testing site for StrideTech Go with Eaton Senior Communities! Our shared vision for helping individuals live life to its fullest potential has brought our two organizations together and we look forward to seeing how our partnership continues to benefit both organizations.
In the spring of 2020, just before the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Stride Tech Medical Inc. was accepted into the Boomtown HealthTech Accelerator program. At the time, Stride Tech Medical consisted of three co-founders, Humsini Acharya, Tim Visos-Ely, and Andrew Plum The team applied to Boomtown to learn from industry experts and help a team of engineers learn from experienced professionals to launch their newly formed company. The team was particularly interested in Boomtown’s program due to their partnership with COPIC, a medical liability insurance provider, who would become a key strategic partner, providing expertise in the HealthTech industry to Boomtown’s selected startups
In the spring of 2020, just before the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Stride Tech Medical Inc. was accepted into the Boomtown HealthTech Accelerator program. At the time, Stride Tech Medical consisted of three co-founders, Humsini Acharya, Tim Visos-Ely, and Andrew Plum The team applied to Boomtown to learn from industry experts and help a team of engineers learn from experienced professionals to launch their newly formed company. The team was particularly interested in Boomtown’s program due to their partnership with COPIC, a medical liability insurance provider, who would become a key strategic partner, providing expertise in the HealthTech industry to Boomtown’s selected startups
During the eleven weeks of testing, on a weekly basis, the StrideTech team would meet with Barbara to download the previous week’s data from the StrideTech Go, replace the device’s SD card, display walker use data, and get feedback on how well the device was functioning. In this white paper, we share how we were able to collect data to support both daily and weekly patterns of activity.
During the eleven weeks of testing, on a weekly basis, the StrideTech team would meet with Barbara to download the previous week’s data from the StrideTech Go, replace the device’s SD card, display walker use data, and get feedback on how well the device was functioning. In this white paper, we share how we were able to collect data to support both daily and weekly patterns of activity.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc., www.stridetechgo.com (StrideTech) announces results of testing StrideTech GO on walkers. Testing by independent physical and occupational found Stride Tech Medical's StrideTech GO attachment fits a wide variety of rollators and walkers. StrideTech GO is compatible with rollators manufactured by Medline (medline.com @medline), Drive (drivemedical.com, @drivemedical), Nova (novajoy.com, @NOVAMedicalProd), Vive (vivehealth.com/, @vivehealthusa), and U-Step (ustep.com, @UstepWalker). StrideTech GO also fits all standard walkers.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc., www.stridetechgo.com (StrideTech) announces results of testing StrideTech GO on walkers. Testing by independent physical and occupational found Stride Tech Medical's StrideTech GO attachment fits a wide variety of rollators and walkers. StrideTech GO is compatible with rollators manufactured by Medline (medline.com @medline), Drive (drivemedical.com, @drivemedical), Nova (novajoy.com, @NOVAMedicalProd), Vive (vivehealth.com/, @vivehealthusa), and U-Step (ustep.com, @UstepWalker). StrideTech GO also fits all standard walkers.
After using StrideTech GO for eleven weeks, Barbara saw a 30% decrease in misuse rate can be seen for both hip distance and weight-bearing from week one. When asked about her experience using the Stride Tech Go, Barbara explained that using StrideTech Go made her feel more confident in walking knowing that 1. She was improving and 2. She would get immediate feedback if started slipping back into unsafe walker behaviors.
After using StrideTech GO for eleven weeks, Barbara saw a 30% decrease in misuse rate can be seen for both hip distance and weight-bearing from week one. When asked about her experience using the Stride Tech Go, Barbara explained that using StrideTech Go made her feel more confident in walking knowing that 1. She was improving and 2. She would get immediate feedback if started slipping back into unsafe walker behaviors.
The FSRs correlate a change in force to a change in electrical resistance, which can be read as a change in voltage. The change in voltage is then calibrated against known forces or loads. Our partnership with the Denver University’s Human Dynamics Laboratory has allowed us to test our FSRs and conclude that they successfully are able to detect and measure walker misuse.
The FSRs correlate a change in force to a change in electrical resistance, which can be read as a change in voltage. The change in voltage is then calibrated against known forces or loads. Our partnership with the Denver University’s Human Dynamics Laboratory has allowed us to test our FSRs and conclude that they successfully are able to detect and measure walker misuse.
The Human Dynamics Laboratory at Colorado University and StrideTech have formed a partnership that has allowed our team to test our StrideTech Go product’s motion capture ability using the laboratory’s motion capture system. A Stride Tech team member and walker were outfitted with motion capture markers to test different walking tasks. In this white paper, we show results of our testing at the Human Dynamics Laboratory on four different walking tasks.
The Human Dynamics Laboratory at Colorado University and StrideTech have formed a partnership that has allowed our team to test our StrideTech Go product’s motion capture ability using the laboratory’s motion capture system. A Stride Tech team member and walker were outfitted with motion capture markers to test different walking tasks. In this white paper, we show results of our testing at the Human Dynamics Laboratory on four different walking tasks.
StrideTech defines short term efficacy as the ability to see changes in StrideTech Go measures of walker use in a single product testing session. In this white paper we present data that was collected from a walker repair event held at a Modena Cherry Creek Senior Living.
StrideTech defines short term efficacy as the ability to see changes in StrideTech Go measures of walker use in a single product testing session. In this white paper we present data that was collected from a walker repair event held at a Modena Cherry Creek Senior Living.
Transitional movements such as turning can be a vital indicator of mobility quality, with longer turning durations being an indicator of higher fall risk. With StrideTech Go, we can use our hip-distance measurements to determine 1. If someone is turning, 2. The duration of their turn and, 3. How much their hip-distance deviates from their baseline during a turn, 4. use our left- and right-hand force measurements to determine asymmetrical gait.
Transitional movements such as turning can be a vital indicator of mobility quality, with longer turning durations being an indicator of higher fall risk. With StrideTech Go, we can use our hip-distance measurements to determine 1. If someone is turning, 2. The duration of their turn and, 3. How much their hip-distance deviates from their baseline during a turn, 4. use our left- and right-hand force measurements to determine asymmetrical gait.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc., (StrideTech) is proud to announce the USPTO issued a patent for StrideTech GO on March 15, 2022. StrideTech is a manufacturer of walker attachments whose mission is to provide walker users with safe, confident use, prevent falls and collect data to share with users, caregivers, and families. StrideTech's product, StrideTech GO, is a smart walker attachment which allows any walker to become a smart walker in a matter of minutes. StrideTech GO, uses embedded sensors to detect how the walker user is moving - biofeedback helps people optimize their use and collects data to share with their doctors, PT/OT, families, and caregivers to help inform treatment and care.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc., (StrideTech) is proud to announce the USPTO issued a patent for StrideTech GO on March 15, 2022. StrideTech is a manufacturer of walker attachments whose mission is to provide walker users with safe, confident use, prevent falls and collect data to share with users, caregivers, and families. StrideTech's product, StrideTech GO, is a smart walker attachment which allows any walker to become a smart walker in a matter of minutes. StrideTech GO, uses embedded sensors to detect how the walker user is moving - biofeedback helps people optimize their use and collects data to share with their doctors, PT/OT, families, and caregivers to help inform treatment and care.
We launched our equity crowdfunding campaign for our first product, StrideTech GO, just over a month ago. The road to launching our campaign included three years of testing and research. Our StrideTech GO smart walker attachment would not be the quality of product it is today without the help and support of Dr. Bradley Davidson and our partnership with the Human Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Denver.
We launched our equity crowdfunding campaign for our first product, StrideTech GO, just over a month ago. The road to launching our campaign included three years of testing and research. Our StrideTech GO smart walker attachment would not be the quality of product it is today without the help and support of Dr. Bradley Davidson and our partnership with the Human Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Denver.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc., (StrideTech) a manufacturer of walker attachments whose mission is to provide walker users with safe, confident use, prevent falls and collect data to share with users, caregivers, and families. StrideTech's patented product, StrideTech GO, uses embedded sensors to detect how the walker user is moving - haptic feedback helps people optimize their use and collects data to share with their doctors, PT/OT, families, and caregivers to help inform treatment and care.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc., (StrideTech) a manufacturer of walker attachments whose mission is to provide walker users with safe, confident use, prevent falls and collect data to share with users, caregivers, and families. StrideTech's patented product, StrideTech GO, uses embedded sensors to detect how the walker user is moving - haptic feedback helps people optimize their use and collects data to share with their doctors, PT/OT, families, and caregivers to help inform treatment and care.
A visual collection of StrideTech’s most promising findings from research and data collection.
A visual collection of StrideTech’s most promising findings from research and data collection.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc and MedCOR Professionals form partnership to further mobility safety for walker users.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc and MedCOR Professionals form partnership to further mobility safety for walker users.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc. (StrideTech) set out to create a product to help older adults most vulnerable to falls. From the outset, StrideTech has known scientific and clinical proof of the efficacy of our product are vital to our mission. While the world of falls is complex and ever-changing, we know we will have done our job if we prevent even one fall. Going from measuring esoteric metrics like weight-bearing on a walker and hip-distance from a frame to clinically meaningful changes in fall risk is not simple.
Stride Tech Medical, Inc. (StrideTech) set out to create a product to help older adults most vulnerable to falls. From the outset, StrideTech has known scientific and clinical proof of the efficacy of our product are vital to our mission. While the world of falls is complex and ever-changing, we know we will have done our job if we prevent even one fall. Going from measuring esoteric metrics like weight-bearing on a walker and hip-distance from a frame to clinically meaningful changes in fall risk is not simple.
StrideTech Medical has enjoyed support from countless advisors and mentors. We are exceptionally grateful to all who have been a part of our journey to help walker users be more mobile, more confident and safer. We know the impact safe walker usage has on the user, and their family and loved ones. A few mentors and advisors have been with StrideTech on a regular basis:making key introductions with leaders in industry; helping our team shape and grow our company. Our advisors have filled gaps in the team’s experience in the medical device and senior care industries. Each of these individuals have been instrumental to guiding StrideTech to where we are today, thank you!
StrideTech Medical has enjoyed support from countless advisors and mentors. We are exceptionally grateful to all who have been a part of our journey to help walker users be more mobile, more confident and safer. We know the impact safe walker usage has on the user, and their family and loved ones. A few mentors and advisors have been with StrideTech on a regular basis:making key introductions with leaders in industry; helping our team shape and grow our company. Our advisors have filled gaps in the team’s experience in the medical device and senior care industries. Each of these individuals have been instrumental to guiding StrideTech to where we are today, thank you!
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be over the age of 65. The number of older adults in the United States is growing. This makes the need for safe, cutting-edge technology that will help our aging population live their highest quality of life, critical. While senior care has been slower to embrace technology, communities that are utilizing technology are paving the way to the future of senior care. This shared belief is how StrideTech quickly aligned with Modena Cherry Creek Senior Living.
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be over the age of 65. The number of older adults in the United States is growing. This makes the need for safe, cutting-edge technology that will help our aging population live their highest quality of life, critical. While senior care has been slower to embrace technology, communities that are utilizing technology are paving the way to the future of senior care. This shared belief is how StrideTech quickly aligned with Modena Cherry Creek Senior Living.
As StrideTech Medical pursues a $1 million equity crowdfunding campaign, we are aware that over the next several months we will be adding over 1000 investors to our team. This is an incredible opportunity to build a community of brand ambassadors; people who believe in the product, our team, and want to see our product helping older adults reclaim their independence and mobility. As we welcome each new investor, we would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves.
As StrideTech Medical pursues a $1 million equity crowdfunding campaign, we are aware that over the next several months we will be adding over 1000 investors to our team. This is an incredible opportunity to build a community of brand ambassadors; people who believe in the product, our team, and want to see our product helping older adults reclaim their independence and mobility. As we welcome each new investor, we would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves.
Watch 9News interview StrideTech Founders Humsini Acharya, Timothy Visos-Ely, and Andrew Plum for an inside look into their company.
Watch 9News interview StrideTech Founders Humsini Acharya, Timothy Visos-Ely, and Andrew Plum for an inside look into their company.
StrideTech Medical has made the list of the 7 Best New Startups You Can Buy on StartEngine Right Now!
StrideTech Medical has made the list of the 7 Best New Startups You Can Buy on StartEngine Right Now!
StrideTech Medical is proud to announce that the USPTO has issued a patent for StrideTech Go as of March 15, 2022. Receiving a utility patent is a long, challenging and expensive process, showcasing the resilience and dedication of our team, and we know this patent is only the beginning!
StrideTech Medical is proud to announce that the USPTO has issued a patent for StrideTech Go as of March 15, 2022. Receiving a utility patent is a long, challenging and expensive process, showcasing the resilience and dedication of our team, and we know this patent is only the beginning!
Explore David's journey from fearing another fall to thriving with the help of StrideTech Go.
Explore David's journey from fearing another fall to thriving with the help of StrideTech Go.
Falls leading to injury are a leading cause of hospitalization and disability among older adults and fall prevention is a major factor in helping seniors stay mobile and live independently.
Falls leading to injury are a leading cause of hospitalization and disability among older adults and fall prevention is a major factor in helping seniors stay mobile and live independently.
For several months in 2018 and 2019, a handful of engineering students at CU Boulder became walker repairers extraordinaire.
For several months in 2018 and 2019, a handful of engineering students at CU Boulder became walker repairers extraordinaire.
When his grandma took a devastating fall using a walker, Timothy Visos-Ely channeled his love and concern into a brilliant idea: digitally enhanced walkers that would help seniors correct user errors before they result in dangerous mishaps.
When his grandma took a devastating fall using a walker, Timothy Visos-Ely channeled his love and concern into a brilliant idea: digitally enhanced walkers that would help seniors correct user errors before they result in dangerous mishaps.