Non Pharma- Non Invasive Foot care
Non Pharma- Non Invasive Foot care
Millions of patients worldwide experience restricted mobility and poor blood circulation due to prolonged bed rest during hospitalization or recovery.
Common conditions include:
Post-surgery immobilization
Orthopedic recovery
Elderly care and long-term hospitalization
ICU and critical care patients
Patients at risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Lack of movement in the lower limbs often leads to:
Reduced blood circulation
Muscle atrophy
Increased risk of blood clots
Delayed recovery time
Higher healthcare costs
Existing solutions such as physiotherapy or manual movement assistance require continuous human intervention, making them difficult to scale in busy hospitals.
A practical and automated method is needed to stimulate leg movement and improve circulation for bedridden patients.
VascuPump is a mechanical cycling system designed for hospital beds that enables patients to perform gentle leg movements while remaining in a lying or seated position.
The device allows patients to:
Perform controlled pedaling motion
Stimulate lower limb circulation
Maintain muscle activity during bed rest
Key functional aspects include:
Bed-mounted pedal mechanism
Adjustable resistance levels
Safe use for patients with limited mobility
Compatibility with hospital and home-care environments
VascuPump helps convert passive bed rest into active recovery, supporting rehabilitation without requiring constant supervision.
VascuPump differentiates itself through several design innovations:
Bed-Integrated Exercise Mechanism
Designed specifically for use while the patient remains in bed
Circulation-Focused Rehabilitation
Targets lower limb movement to improve vascular circulation
Simple Mechanical Design
Easy to use in hospitals with minimal setup
Low-Cost Preventive Healthcare Device
Provides an affordable alternative to expensive rehabilitation systems
Preventive Healthcare Orientation
Aims to reduce complications such as DVT and circulation disorders
This makes VascuPump suitable for large-scale deployment in hospitals, nursing homes, and home-care settings.
The development of VascuPump has progressed through the following stages:
Problem Identification
Recognition of circulation problems among bedridden patients in hospitals.
Concept Development
Designing a pedal-based mechanical system that can be used directly on hospital beds.
Prototype Design
Development of early mechanical prototypes for circulation-supportive leg movement.
Regulatory Preparation
Preparation for regulatory approval for use as a medical device in India.
VascuPump is currently positioned as part of the Healthy Arrows healthcare innovation portfolio.
Clinical validation
Conducting hospital trials to evaluate improvements in circulation and recovery outcomes.
Medical device certification
Regulatory approvals for healthcare deployment.
Hospital partnerships
Collaboration with hospitals, physiotherapy centers, and rehabilitation clinics.
Home-care market expansion
Development of consumer versions for elderly care and long-term recovery patients.
Technology integration
Future versions may include:
Smart monitoring sensors
Rehabilitation data tracking
Integration with tele-medicine platforms
Healthy Arrows is open to collaboration with hospitals, medical device manufacturers, physiotherapy institutions, and healthcare investors to scale the impact of VascuPump.
Peripheral Circulation Enhancement Device
Overview
VASCUPUMP is a non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive device designed to improve peripheral blood circulation and reduce symptoms of restless leg syndrome in dialysis patients.
Problem Addressed
Poor circulation and discomfort in long-term dialysis patients
Solution & Value Proposition
Drug-free circulation enhancement
Safe for repetitive clinical use
Target Users
Dialysis hospitals
Nephrology clinics
Market Readiness
Complements existing dialysis infrastructure
Strategic Fit
Medical technology
Non-drug therapeutic innovation