# Gamified Breathing Contraptions The Jordi-Stick Encourages Children Suffering From Cystic Fibrosis By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-breathing References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3043606/using-gamification-to-get-sicks-kids-excited-about-their-treatment) & [jordi-airflow.de](http://jordi-airflow.de/der-jordistick) When Dieter Kirsch's son Jordi (who suffers from cystic fibrosis) didn't do his breathing exercises regularly, Kirsch didn't despair and instead [gamified the breathing exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouth-breather) to encourage his son to do his exercises. Despite not being a doctor or indeed a video game professoinal, Kirsch came up with a system that connected his son's nebulizer to a video game responding to his use of the nebulizer. In one game, Jordi can control a hot air balloon with his inhalation and exhalation. In other, he can use his breathing to control an astronaut while avoiding asteroids. The device, dubbed the 'Jordi-stick', gamified Jordi's breathing therapy so effectively that it is hoped that the contraption will eventually be brought to market. This innovation shows how [gamification can be used for good](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsmoke), and could spawn a whole glut of gamified contraptions that encourage children to take care of their health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Health Devices:** Gamification in health and wellness, especially for children with conditions like cystic fibrosis, could revolutionize treatment. - **Personalized Therapy:** With the use of personalized games and activities, patients can have a more engaging and fun experience while doing their therapy. - **Healthtech for Pediatrics:** The use of technology, specifically gamification, could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the pediatric health industry. ### Where This Applies - **Healthtech:** Gamified health devices could be a new category for the healthtech industry, offering an innovative and playful approach to health treatments. - **Pediatrics:** The use of gamification could revolutionize the way children receive therapy, offering a more fun and exciting treatment for pediatric patients. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can partner with healthtech companies to create personalized games and activities that could help patients with specific conditions like cystic fibrosis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame.md) - [Gamified Rehabilitation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-rehabilitation-system.md) - [Posture-Fixing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break.md) - [Gamified Fitness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-vital-hero.md) - [Sickness-Fighting AI Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucus-masher.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md) - [Mobile Gamified Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urso.md) - [Gamified Children's Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-productivity.md)