Garrison Redd's Story
“When I was 17, on an ordinary summer night in NY I got struck by a stray bullet while walking outside my house.”
The young high school football star was not the intended target, but in that moment, his goal to go pro was shattered.
“My doctor said, ‘You may not be a pro football player, but you can be a coach.’ And from there I just thought about becoming a leader. I’m gonna inspire people. I’m gonna motivate people to be their best self.
Now I am both a coach and a US Paralympic Weightlifting Athlete.” Garrison is now the top athlete in his weight class in the country.
He can lift more than twice his body weight.
“The new Sensoria® Mat is easy to use and it can help people get started and stay healthy by weight shifting and lifting part of their own weight on a wheelchair a few times a day, coached by a simple and elegant mobile app in their own wellness and fitness journey.”
Garrison Redd
Pressure Ulcers
If you spend significant time in a wheelchair you are at risk of developing pressure ulcers.
About 3 million people suffer from pressure sores and 60,000 patients lose their lives due to complications related to pressure ulcers each year in the US.
The best way to prevent ulcers is to change position and perform pressure relief exercises.
Wheelchair Cushions
Wheelchair seat cushions are designed for comfort, pressure management, posture improvement, and increased stability. A cushion to reduce the risk of ulceration is optimal.
Sensoria® Mat Features
Reminds you to do pressure relief activities
Tracks and monitors quality of each repetition
Provides expert coaching through mobile application
Maximizes Comfort
Handmade cushion with memory foam to reduce pressure and increase comfort
Gel on top to decrease temperature
Breathable and removable washable cover
Dedicated pocket to store charger and smartphone
Textile Pressure Sensor Infused Insert
Soft textile pressure sensors
Sensoria® Core Bluetooth® Smart device
Reusable and rechargeable
Patent Pending
Sensoria® Mat App
Guides your daily pressure relief routine
Provides alerts and behavioral feedback
Helps you in prevention of ulceration & to stay healthy
Smartphone application communicates with your cushion
Allows sharing of data with family, friends and caregivers
Tested and validated by Rancho National Rehab Center (LA)
Mobile Application Features
Sensoria® Mat Clinically Tested
Application reminds you when it is time to perform left, right and forward lean exercises
Application tracks progress and monitors your goals during each exercise session
Daily, weekly and monthly views
The fully functional smart cushion and mobile app prototype is currently being tested at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles. Their hospital and research center have earned the highest status as a spinal cord injury care facility and is the only nationally designated spinal cord injury model system located on the west coast.
“After working with other similar products under development in the past, we have been thrilled with both the consistency, quality, and accuracy of the data provided by the Sensoria Mat. The design of the mobile application provides all the necessary information required for the system to be an effective rehabilitation and training tool. In addition, this information is presented through an elegant and intuitive interface that has been well-received by our clinicians and patients. We are excited to continue to collaborate with Sensoria Health on refining and testing this exciting new product.”
Dr. Jeffery Rankin, PhD
Co-Director of Rehabilitation Engineering