OneStep, an FDA-listed medical app that uses smartphone motion sensors to provide immediate, clinically validated feedback on gait and mobility, today announced its partnership with NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics. NovaCare patients will now use OneStep's gait analysis app in their centers, monitoring and tracking patients’ gait progression both before and after their orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) device adjustments and therapeutic interventions.
NovaCare will leverage OneStep’s smart gait analysis to measure essential gait parameters crucial for O&P patients, including variable cadence, stride length, step length, step asymmetry, and hip range of motion (ROM). This advanced technology aids clinicians in precisely adjusting prosthetics to meet each patient's unique needs, offering an objective assessment of walking capabilities with prosthetic devices and pinpointing areas for further intervention.
Stephen Mantegani, vice president of operations for NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics, remarked, "Integrating OneStep's advanced gait analysis into our care protocols allows us to objectively quantify a patient's rehabilitation experience. This technology enables our prosthetists and orthotists to make data-driven clinical decisions, enhancing the effectiveness of our interventions and providing a clear roadmap for each patient’s mobility journey."
In a testament to the impactful collaboration between OneStep and NovaCare, a compelling success story emerges. A 68-year-old male patient, navigating life with a right below knee amputation, experienced significant improvements in his gait within minutes of his prosthetist consulting OneStep's gait analysis data. The initial assessment involved a walk, during which the prosthetist visually examined his gait and discussed comfort levels with him. Armed with OneStep's objective data, the prosthetist made precise adjustments to the device, resulting in an immediate and noticeable enhancement in the patient's walk. This not only improved his mobility but significantly boosted his engagement and motivation, as he witnessed tangible results swiftly. Stories like these highlight the profound benefits of integrating cutting-edge technology into patient care, showcasing how immediate feedback and objective data can transform the patient journey.
Tomer Shussman, CEO of OneStep, added, "Our partnership with NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics is a milestone in utilizing technology to advance gait analysis and patient mobility in the O&P field. By offering a way to objectively track gait parameters over time, we're not just improving clinical outcomes; we're enhancing the quality of life for patients navigating their care journeys."
The collaboration highlights OneStep's commitment to making patient mobility data easily accessible and actionable. Working closely with NovaCare, OneStep is set to transform the recovery process for O&P patients, demonstrating the profound impact of technology on patient care.
For more information about OneStep and its O&P solutions, visit https://www.onestep.co/.
About OneStep
OneStep uses smartphone motion sensors to continuously analyze movement in real-life conditions, providing clinically-validated gait and motion analysis data within seconds without any wearables. Our FDA-listed digital health platform equips clinicians with a full suite of remote care protocols and tools that support remote therapeutic monitoring and enable clinicians to enhance decision-making, intervene proactively, and help their patients reach their goals faster – by assessing health status sooner, more holistically, and from anywhere. We serve patients and clinicians, as well as leading physical therapy providers, surgeon-owned clinics, orthotists and prosthetists, and medical device manufacturers. OneStep has demonstrated outstanding clinical outcomes and superior patient satisfaction while improving provider efficiencies, increasing revenue, and lowering costs. OneStep’s fall risk assessment was recently recognized as a World Changing Idea by Fast Company.
About NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics
NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division family of brands and offers 17 locations across seven states. NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics uses state-of-the-art technology to create prosthetic and orthotic solutions tailored to unique needs, ensuring that patients are comfortable, confident, independent and as active as possible. From fit to fabrication to adjustment, NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics is a true partner for life.