Mobility Research and SMK-Link Electronics to Show Therapy Mouse™ at CES 2017

Powered by Gyration® Motion Sensing Technology, New Wearable Air Mouse® Brings Game-Driven Exercise to Fitness, TeleRehab and Assistive Technology Applications

Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6th, 2017 --- Mobility Research, developer of LiteGait®  physical rehabilitation products, and SMK-Link Electronics, a division of SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A. and owner of Gyration® Air Mouse® products, today announced that theywill be showcasing Therapy Mouse at International CES 2017.  A wearable motion-sensing Air Mouse®, Therapy Mouse enables computer game-driven physical exercise for TeleRehab and Assistive Technology platforms, products and services. To see active demonstrations, visit CES 2017 (LVCC, booth #20200 South Hall-1).

“Developed via our partnership with SMK-Link, Therapy Mouse is an innovation that brings clinic-based physical rehabilitation directly into the home,” said Amir Seif, President Mobility Research.  “Enabling computer-driven physical exercise, the wearable Therapy Mouse allows mobility-limited individuals to utilize PC gaming software in the home treatment of arthritis, as well as physical rehabilitation from injury and other orthopedic and neurological ailments and conditions.  Through concurrent software partnerships, we look to expand our suite of LiteGait products offered with this technology.”   

“With out-patient physical rehabilitation expenses projected to top $40 billion in the U.S. alone by 2018, the immediate opportunity for home-based rehabilitation products is clear,” said Paul Evans, President, SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A. and SMK-Link Electronics. “We are pleased to partner with Mobility Research to provide Therapy Mouse—a wearable motion-sensing Air Mouse® enabling game-based patient interaction in their LiteGait Physical Rehabilitation products.”

About SMK-Link Electronics

SMK-Link Electronics, a subsidiary of SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A., is a global supplier ofcomputer input peripherals including RemotePoint® Presentation Remote Controls, Gyration® Air Mouse®  products, SMK-Link input devices and wireless accessories.  Learn more at www.smklink.com.

About Mobility Research

As a pioneer in physical rehabilitation solutions, Mobility Research is the manufacturer of the LiteGait® products, used for more than 20 years to treat individuals with spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke, chronic pain, head injury, orthopedic problems, cerebral palsy, balance issues, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis. Learn more at http://www.litegait.com/.

Media Contact:

SMK Electronics
Keith M. Roberts
+1 (805) 987-6662  
kroberts@smkusa.com

Mobility Research
Monica Serie
+1 (800) 332-9255
monica@litegait.com