"Parkinson's disease" is a disease caused by an abnormal release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Many patients have difficulty walking, unable to step (freezing of gait). Techniques that can help patients are divided into 2 types: sound stimulation and visual stimulation

Sound stimulation involves having the patient listen to the rhythm of music. The patient follows the rhythm Helps reduce walking problems.

Visual stimulation of the visual field There are several methods, such as drawing lines on the floor for the patient to step over. Making the floor into a star shape Painting different tiles When visually stimulated This allows the patient's stuck leg to walk normally.

An innovation that has been used to help Parkinson's patients in Thailand is the making of a laser cane. which uses the principle of laser light when walking There will be a light shining ahead. for the patient to follow the laser light Makes walking even and not stuck.

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Has developed an innovation for Parkinson's patients, a device to help determine the gait rhythm in patients, designed in the form of “Ankle Strap” This device has sensors to detect leg movement. Then emit laser light to determine the distance to move forward. Let the patient overcome This will help reduce walking problems in Parkinson's patients.

Currently in the process of requesting medical device certification. Collaborate with the private sector To bring research to commercial use

The device can also detect walking patterns. To observe the patient's walking While not seeing a doctor This is because some patients may not have any symptoms when they see the doctor. This causes doctors to be unable to correctly diagnose symptoms or disease status.

This device is useful for monitoring the patient's condition. It is information that allows doctors to correctly and accurately diagnose disease or disease status. in order to receive an effective treatment program and get maximum benefits such as exercise Balance training, etc., is currently under development. “Ankle strap” to show walking results You can view it through an application on your mobile phone.

Interested persons can contact to inquire about ankle straps. Innovative walking aids for Parkinson's patients can be found at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, call 0-2201-1154 or scan line official following the QR code.