Vibration therapy is the practice of vibrating part of the body, or the whole body, to strengthen bone mass and muscles. Developed over 100 years ago, it has been used in physical therapy settings, and in both the Russian and American space programs to protect astronauts from muscle and bone loss in zero gravity.
With the recent outbreak of the coronavirus called COVID-19, it is more important than ever to guard ourselves against unwanted germs and microbes. Only three months after the outbreak, the current strain of coronavirus has already affected 70 locations outside of its origin country, China, with more than 97,800 cases worldwide.
We are honored to announce that we have been selected by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation as one of the winners of the CES 2020 Eureka Park Accessibility Contest.
Virtual-reality technology pioneers Josh Dubon and Jessica Maslin got a life-altering phone call two and a half years ago.
As a part of our series about cutting edge technological breakthroughs, I had the pleasure of interviewing Josh Dubon, CEO and co-Founder of Long Beach, California-based MieronVR, a brand-new, cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology that doctors and medical practitioners are using to help patients rehabilitate from spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries using neurotherapy. A serial entrepreneur with expertise in media, technology and audience interaction, Josh also is the founder of the award-winning creative agency, DayDreamCinema. He has served as the creative director for various activations, including a lead role in the development of original content for the launch of Snapchat Discover, as well as producing award-winning content series and innovative marketing strategies for various Fortune 500 companies worldwide, including ESPN, XGames, Snap, Rolling Stone Magazine and a handful of others.
Adaptive games are some of the most powerful tools that patients can use to regain mobility. As more companies are noticing the need to be inclusive in their designs. adaptive gaming is quickly gaining traction within the technology industry.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an unfortunate and life-altering event that brings drastic lifestyle changes. As patients see changes in their movement, strength, sensations, and other body functions, they also lose the ability to drive and move around independently.
Rehabilitation can be a life-long journey, especially for those dealing with spinal cord injury. Through virtual reality and a myriad of functionalities, MieronGO can help patients with all levels of mobility to regain independence.
Even though VR experiences are largely visual, their health applications have far deeper implications. This is especially true when it comes to managing pain.