New technology at military bases aims to prevent injury (Source: Gray DC) By Alana Austin | April 8, 2021 at 6:23 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 8:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. military is expanding efforts to prevent injuries among service members. Through new advanced technology, the goal is to maximize military readiness and reduce the injuries that keep warriors off the battlefield.
“In my mind, this was really a game-changer,” said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen Armes (Ret.).
When Armes took over the Marine Corps Human Performance Division, he was alarmed at how many Marines – especially women – in Officer Candidate School (OCS) dropped out due to injuries. Armes says, as of 2019, the historical average was a 50% drop at OCS for women, with lower extremity injuries accounting for a large portion of that rate. Armes made it his mission to change that by deploying force plate technology, developed by Sparta Science.
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Digital musculoskeletal (MSK) care triple-unicorn Hinge Health today announced the upcoming acquisition of Enso, the maker of an eponymous non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation device for pain relief.
Hinge Health did not disclose the terms of the deal or its impact on Enso employees, but a representative told
MobiHealthNews that the purchase is set to close within weeks.
The Enso device is placed on a user s body with an adhesive gel pad. Once activated using a companion app interface, the wireless device delivers high-frequency impulse therapy and adjusts its stimulation patterns to the individual over time.
According to a product page, the average person with chronic pain will use the rechargeable device about four hours per day for full-day pain relief. It shouldn t be used above the neck or by those who are pregnant, have severe epilepsy or have any type of electronic implant, according to the page.
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Online musculoskeletal (MSK) treatment provider SpineZone announced late last week a $12 million Series A funding round. Polaris Partners and Providence Ventures led the round, which also saw support from Martin Ventures.
WHAT IT DOES
SpineZone s MSK services combine guided exercise programs, assessments and coaching, with the option of in-person care. Patients who are referred through primary care or a partner organization receive an evaluation to determine their pain or potential complications, then receive home exercise instructions through the SpineZone app.
Treatment plans can range from a six-week program with health coaching support, a 10-week on-site program for more severe or persistent pain, or escalation to injections or surgery if necessary. This tiered approach covers the full breadth of MSK spend, instead of acting solely as a digital point solution, the company said, and limits the patients being subjected to costly or intensive MSK treatment.