PFMH.OB and Virtual Rehabilitation
Performance Health Technologies Inc. (PFMH.OB) is a leader in the developing and marketing of innovative products that guide and monitor exercise and rehabilitation. The company’s proprietary MotionTrack technology tracks and monitors motion and movement in real time.
One of Performance Health’s key products is their Core:Tx rehabilitation device. Core:Tx is a computer-based program that uses wireless motion-sensing technology designed for neuromuscular re-education. Neuromuscular re-education is a technique used by rehabilitation therapists to restore normal movements in patients with neuromuscular impairments. This product can be used for stroke and trauma patients as well as for other uses, such as sports injury diagnosis and rehabilitation.
The company’s technology works somewhat like Nintendo’s Wii Fit, in that it is able to track motion. A patient wears a small, wireless sensor near the joint or muscle group being rehabilitated. Software guides the user through an exercise program, measuring their range of motion and providing instant feedback on rehab progress.
Concerning the company’s future, Performance Health’s CEO Robert D Prunetti stated, “The market for consumer electronic-based therapeutic and well-being products is expected to grow by 20% per year, reaching $4 billion by 2010. We are committed to continue innovating to meet this demand through the convergence of clinical knowledge and cutting-edge technology.”
