At both venues, Helius will spotlight the role physical therapists play in using PoNS, a non-implantable, orally applied, electrical stimulation therapy that, when used in combination with rehabilitative physical exercise, improves gait in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). CSM attendees can register for the after-hours event at booth 7074 or online at https://forms.gle/FEqwwRZpJj38aJRW9. Attendees are encouraged to register soon since space is limited.
Helius’ appearance at the conference follows the first full year PoNS was available to MS patients in
“Physical therapists are integral to the success of PoNS Therapy. PoNS Therapy requires them to use their clinical expertise to develop an appropriate treatment regimen that addresses the patient's specific deficits with a goal of improving their gait,” said
Visitors to the Helius booth can learn more about PoNS Therapy from Patrickson and
These topics will carry over to the after-hours event, held from
“APTA’s CSM offers the opportunity for physical therapists to become aware of innovative treatments that can reshape the physical rehabilitation field,” Patrickson said. “PoNS Therapy gives physical therapists a powerful new tool to counter some of the life-changing effects of MS, and we look forward to speaking with physical therapists about PoNS and highlighting its therapeutic potential.”
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About the PoNS Device and PoNS Therapy
The Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) is an innovative, non-implantable, orally applied therapy that delivers neurostimulation through a mouthpiece connected to a controller and it’s used, primarily at home, with physical rehabilitation exercise, to improve balance and gait. The PoNS device, which delivers mild electrical impulses to the tongue, is indicated for use in
PoNS has shown effectiveness in treating gait or balance and a significant reduction in the risk of falling in stroke patients in
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