"The PoNS™ Device was easy to use and the exercise program designed by the practitioners was personalized based on my needs. With the device tracking my daily exercise and usage, my PoNS™ Trainer could monitor my progress and ensure I was on the right track. By the end of 14 weeks, the Treatment proved to be incredibly helpful and has resulted in improvements in my gait. After 32 years, while I know I am on a challenging path, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to PoNS™ and the A4A team for helping me to continue regain control of my life." E.B.
Off To The Races
“When I got started with PoNS Treatment™ at the Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic, I didn't know what to expect. While the process required commitment and discipline, I loved my PoNS™ Trainer and the exercises! During the first two weeks I started to notice changes in my gait. My progress was so encouraging. Due to the improvements in my gait and balance, I am now able to finish five miles straight, which I couldn’t do prior to PoNS Treatment™.” V.S.*
*These initials have been changed to protect the privacy of the patient.
CLIMBING STAIRS TO SUCCESS
“Hope is a dangerous thing with MS, so I entered PoNS Treatment™ with cautious optimism. My caution quickly turned to encouragement as I saw almost immediate results! Within the first two weeks I experienced significant balance improvements, and starting in week eight, I saw improvements in gait. Prior to my treatment I walked the stairs by stepping up with my right leg and dragging my left leg even, but now I experience periods every day where I walk up the stairs normally. It's like my body is waking up after years of dormancy. I’ve experienced really encouraging results from my PoNS Treatment™.” K.B.
THE PATH TO MANAGING MY MS
“PoNS Treatment™ was the next step for me in my MS journey after being diagnosed almost 15 years ago. It was exciting but is a lot of work and a big commitment. My wonderful PoNS™ Trainer at Synaptic, my clinic in Calgary, worked with me diligently, answered all of my many questions, kept me motivated and provided different strategies when I got discouraged. At the end of the 14-week program I noticed a significant difference in my gait, which I was very happy about. My balance and endurance are also both much better than when I started the program. The PoNS Treatment™ program is a wonderful journey to embark upon. Overall, it’s great to see we now have one more option to help us manage the path in our MS journey.” S.K.
PoNS and PoNS Treatment are trademarks of Helius Medical, Inc
PoNS™ is an authorized medical device and commercially available in Canada. PoNS™ is an investigational device in the US, EU, and Australia and is currently under review for market clearance by the AUS TGA; PoNS™ is not commercially available in the US, EU, or Australia.
The device is intended for use as a short term treatment (14 weeks) of chronic balance deficit due to mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury and is to be used in conjunction with physical therapy. The device is intended for use as a short term treatment (14 weeks) of gait deficit due to mild and moderate symptoms from MS and is to be used in conjunction with physical therapy.
