The 'SCALED' Wearable Cast Draws Inspiration from Nature
Michael Hemsworth — August 17, 2020 — Lifestyle
References: yankodesign
The 'SCALED' wearable cast has been designed by Natalie Kerres as a naturalistic healthcare solution for those who experience joint injuries to prevent them from potentially interfering with the healing process. The scale-like cast works by being positioned on the joint and will restrict the movement of the person to allow it to rest instead of being used like normal. This is intended to reduce the instance of recurrent issues that can develop from improper care and thus lead to long-term immobility.
The 'SCALED' wearable cast puts biomimicry front and center with its scale-like design that is inspired by the geometry of lizard, fish and pangolin scales. The covering could work with injury prevention, sports performance enhancement and rehabilitation, and has received funding to be part of the MedTech SuperConnector for further development.
The 'SCALED' wearable cast puts biomimicry front and center with its scale-like design that is inspired by the geometry of lizard, fish and pangolin scales. The covering could work with injury prevention, sports performance enhancement and rehabilitation, and has received funding to be part of the MedTech SuperConnector for further development.
Trend Themes
1. Biomimicry Healthcare Solutions - The 'SCALED' wearable cast is just one example of how naturalistic healthcare solutions that imitate animal attributes could provide new opportunities for injury prevention and care.
2. Wearable Medical Devices - As the 'SCALED' wearable cast demonstrates, there is an increasing trend towards wearable medical devices that can monitor health, provide treatment, and improve quality of life.
3. Joint Injury Care - The 'SCALED' wearable cast specifically targets joint injury care, an area of healthcare that is ripe for innovation and disruption.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - Innovations like the 'SCALED' wearable cast have the potential to revolutionize the healthcare technology industry by creating new opportunities to provide naturalistic, effective healthcare solutions.
2. Sports Rehabilitation - The design of the 'SCALED' wearable cast could be especially useful for athletes in sports rehabilitation, creating opportunities for further innovation and development in this field.
3. Medical Devices - The 'SCALED' wearable cast is an example of the increasing trend towards the development and use of medical devices, offering new opportunities for the medical devices industry.
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