Therapeutic Vibration Device
Value Proposition
Intensive Care Unit patients may be immobilized for weeks. This can create a cascade of consequences— including muscle atrophy, neuropathy, and worsening circulation and blood flow. The Therapeutic Vibration device is a compact, mobile and activates muscles through vibration therapy to reduce the effects of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).
Competitive Advantage
Requires only 5-10 minutes, once or twice daily
Effects are equivalent to moderate exercise
Improved recovery time, shortened length of stay, better outcomes for patients in the ICU having prolonged periods of immobilization
A cost-saving benefit for hospitals by reducing length of stay and the number of personnel needed to begin rehabilitation of patients while in the ICU
Unique Features
Mobile and modular
Treatment can be performed even when the patient is sedated/unconscious
Compresses the body and tightens the joints so the vibrations travel all the way through the body
Vibrates at both ends of the skeletal system through four entry points—two at the shoulders and two at the feet
Principal Investigators
Kevin Ward, MD
Bogdan Epureanu, PhD
Licensing Manager
Jeremy Nelson
Intellectual Property
Invention Disclosure # 7258
Patent Application Submitted
Solution Sheet
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While in intensive care, patients may be bedridden for prolonged periods of time. Immobilization might last for weeks and could create a cascade of consequences that last for months or even years. Up to 25% of ICU survivors develop physical symptoms associated with PICS. With a minimum of five to ten minutes of treatment per day, the Therapeutic Vibration Device can improve the outcome of ICU patients, shorten the average length-of-stay, and prevent the need for additional therapy following post-ICU syndrome.
The Therapeutic Vibration Device is currently available for licensing. Please contact the Licensing Manager, Jeremy Nelson, for more information.
Funding History
$195,000 in non-dilutive funding
2017 Coulter $135,000
2019 MCubed Funding $60,000
Completed Milestones:
Clinical studies on healthy volunteers completed demonstrating vibration results in increase muscle activation, tissue oxygenation, and energy expenditure.
