Bioness Inc., a leading neuromodulation company, announced today two agreements to distribute new devices for patients experiencing neurological impairment. Through the agreements with Performance Enterprises and Aretech™, LLC, Bioness is now distributing the Dynavision D2™ Visuomotor Training System and the ZeroG™ Overground Gait and Balance Training System to rehabilitation centers and hospitals.
“Visual field deficits caused by neurological injuries can result in a debilitating loss of self confidence and cause social isolation. Training using the Dynavision D2 system can enhance the outlook for these patients”
“Performance Enterprises and Aretech are both great partners for Bioness, as we share a common vision for improving outcomes for the neurologically impaired who are engaged in rehabilitation,” said Tom Fogarty, President and CEO of Bioness Inc. “With these agreements, we hope to build upon the success we have had with our NESS functional electrical stimulation devices, offer our customers more options to help in the rehabilitation of those suffering from neurological deficits, and ultimately provide functional independence for more patients.”
With the Dynavision D2 Visuomotor Training System, patients experiencing loss of visual function due to stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders and diseases may improve the processing of visual information in static and dynamic environments to help compensate for visual impairment. Originally developed to improve visuomotor skills of athletes competing in sports such as hockey, basketball and football, Dynavision™ 2000 may help patients improve hand-eye coordination, reaction times and reaction speeds.
“Visual field deficits caused by neurological injuries can result in a debilitating loss of self confidence and cause social isolation. Training using the Dynavision D2 system can enhance the outlook for these patients,” said Phil Jones, President of Performance Enterprises. “It is our hope that this partnership with Bioness, a company with many established relationships in the field of rehabilitation, will increase the number of patients who are able to experience the life-changing and stimulating benefits of the Dynavision D2 technology.”
The original Dynavision 2000 system and now the new improved Dynavision D2, are manufactured by Performance Enterprises. Currently, approximately 500 hospitals across the U.S. and Europe offer visual therapy training including TBI, stroke, driver training, and low vision with the Dynavision D2 system.