Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Wearable Device Helps Parkinson's Patients Prevent Falls
Amey Desai created a wearable device called WALK to help people with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's can make it hard for people to walk and sometimes their feet get stuck, which can cause falls.
The WALK device is worn on the legs and uses gentle vibrations and mild electrical pulses to help the muscles move better.
It also tracks walking patterns and can warn the user if they might fall.
The device was tested at a big hospital in Bengaluru and it helped reduce walking problems by about 50%.
This device is special because it's not too expensive and can be used at home, making it easier for people with Parkinson's to stay safe and move around better.
Amey Desai developed a wearable device called WALK to help Parkinson's patients prevent falls.
The device uses rhythmic vibrations and mild electrical stimuli to improve coordination while walking.
WALK was tested at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, and showed a 50% reduction in gait issues.
The device collects data on walking patterns and provides sensory cues to prevent falls.
Parkinson's disease affects 15-50 per 100,000 people in India, with an average age of onset around 51 years.
- Who
- Amey Desai, founder of a health tech startup
- What
- Developed a wearable device called WALK to help Parkinson's patients prevent falls
- When
- Initial testing and regulatory approval in 2024
- Where
- Developed in Mumbai, tested at NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Why
- To address the issue of falls and injuries in Parkinson's patients, particularly those experiencing Freezing of Gait (FOG)
- Device Name
- WALK
- Founder
- Amey Desai
- Target Condition
- Parkinson's Disease
- Key Feature
- Rhythmic vibrations and mild electrical stimuli
- Initial Results
- 50% reduction in gait issues
- Testing Institution
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Regulatory Approval
- July 2024
- Prevalence of Parkinson's in India
- 15-50 per 100,000 population