My Shoe Air Walker Integrated with Weight Alert System

BRIEF TECHNOLOGY

Air Walker was built using customized shoe material with dural aluminum which is adjustable and contains circuit board for weight alarm system in the outsole.

INSPIRATION OF THE INVENTION

Patients who sustain fractures or soft tissue injuries have difficulty in walking and delayed healing process especially if they are overweight or obese. 

PROBLEM STATEMENT & CURRENT ISSUES

How to help wound healing using Shoe Air Walker Integrated with Weight Alert System?

INVENTIVENESS  & NOVELTY

• Air Walker with integrated alarm system provide an active mobilization that can reduce the incidence of joint stiffness.
• It features a lightweight leather and dural aluminum shell that provides immobilization and protection like a short plaster cast but is much more comfortable and convenient. 
• The added value of able to detect maximum weight application helps in healing process.
• Once the foot problem has resolved, the Air Walker can still be used as normal shoe by removing the sensor.

USEFULNESS & APPLICATION

• The usage varies from a simple fracture to severe soft tissue injury. 
• The device aids in faster wound healing enables patients to be able to walk early
• It helps in providing some degree of stability to the affected bones or ligament while healing process is taking place. 
• It also allow active mobilization that can reduce the incidence of joint stiffness.

IMPACT OF THE PRODUCT

• Early mobility
• Wide range of motion
• Easy wound care 

MARKET POTENTIAL 

For orthopedic patients who have fracture around the ankle, underwent fusion surgery or any deformity around ankle. 

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