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Bioness to Distribute New Products for Neurologically Impaired Patients
Valencia, CA—March 10, 2010—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.
“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 600 hospitals across the U.S. and Europe offer visual therapy training including TBI, stroke, driver training, and low vision with the Dynavision D2 system.
About Performance Enterprises
Performance Enterprises develops and manufactures the Dynavision™ 2000 and now the new Dynavision D2™ Visuomotor Training System. It is designed to help neurologically impaired patients cope with visual field loss due to stroke, traumatic brain injury and other central nervous system disorders and diseases. The initial legacy system, the Dynavision 2000, launched 20 years ago was initially designed as a tool to enhance visual awareness of high performance athletes but it soon found numerous other applications in the world of rehabilitation, military and law enforcement. Today there are 600 Dynavision systems in 600 hospitals across North America and in 21 countries around the world offering visual therapy training for patients with cognitive and motor deficits. Recently the company announced the launch of its new and enhanced Dynavision D2 Visuomotor Training System with includes cutting-edge technology, light-weight and robust materials, and new and improved programs – all designed to improve patient outcomes while still keeping the original simplicity of the Dynavision 2000 intact.
About Bioness, Inc.
Bioness offers innovative Neuromodulation products designed to help certain individuals with central nervous system disorders and diseases such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Spinal Cord Injury. These products use electrical stimulation to help people regain mobility, physical independence and productivity.
The NESS L300™ Foot Drop System and NESS H200® Hand Rehabilitation System, cleared for use by the Food and Drug Administration and CE-marked for the European Union.
Individual results vary. Consult with a qualified physician to find out if these products are right for you.
Additional information about Bioness can be found at www.bioness.com.
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Dynavision™D2 Donated
Phil Jones, President of Performance Enterprises said, "we are delighted to support our local community by donating a Dynavision to the elite High Performance High School. We feel that the students and staff will utilize this valuable reaction training device and it will have a positive impact on their programmes."