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Wednesday, 15 February, 2023

£300 buzzer that keeps Parkinson’s patients like the BBC’s Rory Cellan-Jones on the move – Daily Mail

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A vibrating patch the size and shape of a small yo-yo could help reduce movement problems in people with Parkinson’s disease.

The device is worn on the sternum and emits a high-frequency ‘buzz’ when pressed, stimulating the nervous system and parts of the brain responsible for motor and balance control.

Parkinson’s is a neurological condition which leads to sufferers often experiencing rigid muscles that cause the person to freeze.

Read more at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11740351/300-buzzer-keeps-Parkinsons-patients-like-BBCs-Rory-Cellan-Jones-move.html

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