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- Speech
- Mobility
- Anxiety
- Sleep
- Visual Stress
When Carl first experienced worsening Parkinson’s symptoms, including slurring, stammering and loss of speech, he developed a version of a therapeutic tapping method that had a positive effect on his symptoms.
While this solution worked for him, Carl knew that many others with Parkinson’s, for example, those experiencing dyskinesia and essential tremors, couldn't use a consistent tapping method long enough for it to have an effect.
So he thought, what if he could make it work as a wearable? With the help of friend and software expert, Nick Whiteley, the BeechBand was born.
The BeechBand, a simple watch-like wearable worn on the wrist, recreates the calming technique that Carl originally used through rhythmic pulsing vibrations. When we invented this device, we hoped that it could support fellow Parkinson’s patients, but we hadn’t expected to hear from so many other people telling us that the BeechBand’s vibrations were also helping them. Over time, many users have shared their experiences of feeling more comfortable during movement, communication, or daily tasks.
We know that the BeechBand is not a cure. Its effects aren’t always instant and may build gradually over time. But what we are seeing is regular daily relief for ever-increasing numbers of users.
See our Stories page for more on our users and their experiences.
Find out the answers to the most common queries people have about the BeechBand.
Understand the basics of the BeechBand
Who it may help and what to expect
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