# Strange Aid New-fangled therapies appeal to experimental nature of the modern consumer. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Mar 23, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/strange-aid ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Strange Aid trend? **Strange Aid:** With technology at our fingertips, today's health remedies are no longer restricted to traditional methods. Designers and healthcare innovators are creating never-before-seen solutions and remedies for mental and physical therapy, ranging from muscle-stimulating apparel to restaurants for drug rehabilitation. This development in therapy appeals to today's modern-thinking and experimental consumer, who is more willing to try new forms of treatment than ever before. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 31, 2011 to Mar 21, 2012 - Published: Mar 23, 2012 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Strange Aid trend ### Innovative Therapy Solutions Designers and healthcare innovators are creating never-before-seen solutions and remedies for mental and physical therapy. ### Wearable Technology for Health Rehabilitation Innovators are using wearable technology to create devices that help with muscle stimulation, nerve disorders, and sensory stimulation. ### Rehabilitation and Healthcare Innovation Innovations in rehabilitation are opening up new avenues for treatment for traditionally difficult to treat syndromes such as brain tumors, autism and addictions. ## What the Strange Aid trend means for industry ### For Healthcare The healthcare industry can leverage the latest designs and innovations to improve patient care in rehabilitation and therapy through wearables and sensory stimulation. ### For Technology The tech industry can enable patients to manage their health conditions more efficiently by developing wearables that promote exercise and track wellness ### For Design and Architecture Designers can play a key role in creating innovative adaptive interiors specially tailored to people with physical and sensory disabilities. ## Trend signals for Strange Aid Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 34%, activity 35%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 34% - Activity: 35% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Strange Aid trend 9 featured examples from Mar 31, 2011 to Mar 21, 2012. - [Physiotherapy Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dstretch): The Dstretch Helps You Straighten Out Your Aches and Pains at the Office (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The rise of remote work will create demand for ergonomic and wellness-focused office furniture that improves employee productivity and health. - [Rehab Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-therapy-prague1): 'Cafe Therapy' in Prague Helps People Overcome Drug Addictions (Category: Social Good) Implication: The restaurant industry can seek opportunities to support social causes and incorporate art therapy programs into their establishments. - [Wearable Muscle Stimulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elektrodress): The Elektrodress Helps Individuals Suffering From Nerve Disorders (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wearable muscle stimulators into medical devices for more effective treatment of nerve disorders. - [Holographic Healing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-mirror): The Panasonic Digital Mirror Hopes to Transform Patient Rehabilitation (Category: Social Good) Implication: The healthcare industry can explore the use of holographic trainers and virtual mirror technology to enhance patient rehabilitation programs. - [Jaundice Treatment Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-phototherapy): The Firefly Phototherapy Unit Remedies Newborn Skin Conditions (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Design That Matters' Firefly Phototherapy Unit is a crucial equipment in treating jaundice in newborns. - [Geriatric Gaming Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-smith1): Neuroscientist Stuart Smith Finds Medical Potential in Video Games (Category: Tech) Implication: Implementing video game solutions in neurological rehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes. - [Motorized Senior Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-step): The Re-Step is Designed to Teach Seniors to Walk Again (Category: Unique) Implication: The healthcare industry can leverage motorized senior shoes, like the Re-Step, to improve rehabilitation outcomes for elderly patients with mobility challenges. - [Sensory-Stimulating Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-pressure-therapy): Deep Pressure Therapy was Designed to Simulate a Hug For Autistic Kids (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can explore the use of Deep Pressure Therapy jackets as a disruptive innovation for providing sensory stimulation to individuals with autism. - [At-Home Tumor Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novottf-100a): The Novottf-100a Stops Brain Tumors Using Electricity (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Novocure's NovoTTF-100A device is a disruptive innovation in the medical device industry for brain tumor treatment. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - 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