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About Bioness
Bioness Inc., founded in 2004, produces medical devices designed to benefit people with stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, and spinal cord injury. These award-winning products use electrical stimulation to help people regain mobility and independence, to improve quality of life and productivity. The company distributes two award-winning non-invasive devices based on the concept of functional electrical stimulation (FES). The NESS L300 Foot Drop System is clinically demonstrated to minimize the impact of foot drop in some patients, a condition caused by weakness of the muscles that can lead to instability and difficulty in walking. The NESS H200 System is designed to provide both functional and therapeutic benefit for some individuals with neurological disorders affecting the function of the arm and hand. Working with the the therapists at Baptist Medical Center Life Therapies in Nashville and a representative from Bioness, Chuck tested the L300 Foot Drop System during the summer of 2009 and realized a dramatic improvement in his gait. He could barely contain his excitement after his first introduction to the system! In the near future, Chuck will test the NESS H200 system, hoping to gain similar benefits in his right arm and hand. In Chuck's case, the cost of each device- The NESS L300 for the leg, and the NESS H200 for the arm- is approximately $6,200 plus expenses for fitting and ongoing therapeutic assistance. For more information about Bioness, visit their web site at www.bioness.com. Bioness Inc.
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