Top 10 healthcare wearables to watch

The Rapael Smart Glove has an exoskeletal design that assists people who have had strokes, and other patients with neurological and musculoskeletal injuries regain mobility in their hands. Using a Bluetooth sensor, the glove measures the patient’s motion through a 30-minute exercise, and creates an exercise schedule based on the patient’s needs. The glove includes game software allowing patients to simulate playing ping pong, chopping food and catching a baseball, rewarding points to encourage engagement.
A version of the Rapael Smart Glove has been available in hospitals since 2014, but a new home edition is now available for patients who need help with mobility. The glove is available to patients to rent for $99 and is reimbursable through many health plans.
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