Technology aims to reduce falls

Technology to reduce falls and help people live independently is being rolled out across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.

© GaitSmart

© GaitSmart

Technology to reduce falls and help people live independently is being rolled out across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.

The GaitSmart technology, which has been funded by NHS England and led by Health Innovation East, aims to improve muscle strength, balance, and overall mobility. It uses sensors to test how well people walk without walking aids and provides a tailored exercise programme with interval training to help build strength and balance for those who experience frailty.

The ICB says Gaitsmart, which was initially introduced as a 12-month pilot, has been 'well received' by residents accessing the scheme, with people reporting improvements in mobility, confidence and balance after just a few weeks.

Emma Brown, head of innovation at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB, said: ‘Our ambition is to help people age well and part of that means using the technology that's available to us to help people retain their mobility and ultimately – their independence.'

She added: ‘We are delighted that we can roll this innovative new pilot out across our system and are encouraged by the positive feedback we've received and the results we're seeing. We are currently collecting more data and look forward to sharing our final evaluation next year.'

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