Aldawa
Creation date: 2017
Country: Mexico
Location: Puebla
Sector of activity: Other industries
Social issue: Healthcare
More than 200,000 stroke cases in Mexico can be treated through rehabilitation. Aldawa provides a system with high adherence (similar to those of conventional rehabilitation treatments) at an affordable price.
It is called Gesture Therapy and is a virtual rehabilitation system that helps to recover the movement in upper limbs in patients affected by neurological diseases like strokes. It consists of a PC with a camera, a handle with a movement and pressure sensor and specialized software.
Aldawa creates a safe and motivating environment that adapts to the patient's condition and increases adherence to the rehabilitation program.
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