Background and Unmet Need Athletes worldwide employ early and on-going compression therapy to greatly improveshort-term recovery as well as long-term outcomes for those engaging in strenuous physical activity. Medically, applying targeted pressure through compression has been found to boost blood circulation and reduce inflammation, expediting healing.1 A recent study further showed such therapy improves both […]
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Background and Unmet Need Hernia repairs are one of the most common general surgeries performed globally, with an estimated 20 million cases annually.[1] If left untreated, hernias may become obstructed and difficult to heal adequately, which potentially may be fatal to the patient. Surgical mesh is a common solution for hernia repair. Standard treatment involves […]
Concussive injuries in professional, club, and amateur sports, as well as across military occupations, are a major concern. Amateur athletes, including equestrian, contact sports, roller sports, and skiing, have been identified as one of the most susceptible populations to sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Further, 45% of TBI-related emergency pediatric visits result from an injury […]
Athletes worldwide employ early and on-going compression therapy to greatly improve short-term recovery as well as long-term outcomes for those engaging in strenuous physical activity. Medically, applying targeted pressure through compression has been found to boost blood circulation and reduce inflammation, expediting healing. A recent study further showed such therapy improves both perceptual and performance indices of exercise recovery. […]
Bandages and gauzes are common devices used in clinical settings to treat an assortment of wounds. While bandages and gauzes are effective in treating low grade or hemorrhage wounds, they are limited in their success in treating more complex and / or chronic, non-healing wounds. These traditional wound dressings may not adequately fit all parts […]