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Antonella Favit-Van Pelt, MD, PhD, chief medical officer at Helius Medical Technologies, gave perspective on the clinical advantages of the company’s non-implantable device to treat gait in multiple sclerosis, in this interview from Neurology Live.

July 23, 2024

In this interview, Dr. Antonella Favit-VanPelt, a distinguished neurologist and chief medical officer at Helius Medical Technologies, discusses her lifelong passion for understanding the ‘why’ behind sickness, ignited by her childhood curiosity.

July 23, 2024

Join Helius at this year’s CSM in Boston, MA, and learn more about PoNS Therapy.

Note: The device has been authorized in Australia as a non-implantable neurostimulator intended for short-term use by healthcare professionals as an adjunct to a therapeutic exercise program to improve balance and gait. It is not yet commercially available in Australia. 

February 9, 2024

Listen to PoNS’ recent appearance on The MSing Link podcast hosted by Dr. Gretchen Hawley.  In this episode, Dr. Hawley interviews Whitney Patrickson Director of PT at Helius Medical, and Dr. Naseem Chatiwala. 

Individual results and patient experiences vary. 

Speak to your physician to determine if PoNS is right for you.

December 20, 2023

Read Dr. Naseem Chatiwala’s article about PoNS, a portable therapy that improves gait for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and how it pushes physical therapy beyond the plateau many patients and physical therapists experience in progress. 

October 3, 2023

A first-of-its-kind technology is boosting the benefit of physical therapy for MS patients through electrical pulses that aim to ‘rewire’ the brain and activate neural pathways.

July 20, 2023

 

Shepherd Center has joined Helius Medical Technologies, Inc.’s Therapeutic Experience Program (TEP).

May 17, 2022

Neurological wellness company Helius Medical Technologies launched its breakthrough Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) to help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who struggle to walk.

April 20, 2022
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

No serious adverse events related to the PoNS device were reported in the MS RCTs or in use in clinical rehabilitation settings to treat balance and gait disorders.

Some individuals have reported headaches, fatigue, and excess salivation. Excess salivation during training sessions often occurs but generally improves as patients get used to wearing the mouthpiece.

Indication
The PoNS® device is indicated for use as a short term treatment of gait deficit due to mild to moderate symptoms from multiple sclerosis and is to be used as an adjunct to a supervised therapeutic exercise program for adults 22 years of age and over by prescription only.

Contraindications
The PoNS® device delivers electrical stimulation directly to the surface of the tongue. Precautions for use are similar to those for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).

Electrical stimulation should not be used:

  • If there is an active or suspected malignant tumor
  • In areas of recent bleeding or open wounds
  • In areas that lack normal sensation

The PoNS® has not been tested on, and thus should not be used by individuals who are pregnant. Do not use the PoNS® if you are sensitive to nickel, gold or copper.

Use with caution
Electrical stimulation should only be used after seeking professional medical advice, and with caution in patients with any of the following:

  • Implanted electronic devices, including:
    • Cardiac pacemakers
    • Cardioverter defibrillators
    • Deep Brain Stimulators
    • Vagal Nerve Stimulators
    • Sacral nerve stimulators
    • Cochlear Implants
  • Metal in the mouth (e.g. piercings, braces, retainers, or other orthodontic appliance)
  • Seizure disorders
  • Epilepsy

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Patients who are seeking more information on how to get PoNS can email us at [email protected], or fill out our contact form: