Exopulse Mollii suit makes life easier for cerebral palsy patients
The Swedish scientists' development is extremely simple: Exopulse Mollii consists of a long-sleeved T-shirt and pants that are permeated with a network of wires with 58 electrodes. The electrodes deliver gentle electrical stimulation to 40 muscle groups, reducing spasms, tremors, pathological muscle hypertonicity (spasticity) and pain, allowing the muscles to contract naturally.
Exopulse Mollii is intended for adults and children with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and brain and spinal cord injuries that have resulted in nervous system and muscle dysfunction. At the same time, there are contraindications: the suit can not be worn if the patient's body has shunts and other electrical life-support systems, as well as comorbidities, such as epilepsy. Side effects include redness and slight burning of the skin.
The main problem with Exopulse Mollii is its limited distribution and price. The suit is offered to a small list of European clinics and can cost up to £5,100 excluding tax. Sometimes it can be obtained on a preferential basis.
The developers at ottobock hope that over time the suit will become more widespread, which will reduce the price, but this is just a hope for the future