This non-invasive wearable sends gentle signals to the nervous system, offering a new approach to tremor relief that doesn't rely on drugs or surgery.
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Managing essential
tremors is often a challenge, especially when medication causes side effects or
doesn't provide enough relief. Cala Health addresses this by offering a new
kind of therapy non-invasive, drug-free, and designed to fit into daily life. It
provides an alternative for people looking for options that don’t involve
surgery or long-term medication use.
The therapy is called
Cala TAPS, short for Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation. The device
looks like a watch and is worn on the wrist. It delivers a series of light
electrical signals to nerves in the wrist. These signals then travel to the brain
and help interrupt the tremor cycle. Each session is personalized to the user’s
tremor pattern and can be done at home in around 40 minutes. After a session,
many users experience a temporary reduction in tremor symptoms.
The real value of Cala
TAPS lies in how it fits into a person’s routine. It’s not worn all day, just
during treatment sessions, making it more flexible than many wearable devices.
Once the session ends, the effects can be carried over into daily tasks like
holding a cup, writing, or using utensils. There’s no need for trips to a
clinic or special training; users follow a short calibration process and then
operate the device on their own. It supports without drawing attention, letting
people go about their day more independently.
What Else Could
This Wrist Device Help With?
Right now, Cala TAPS
is used to help adults with essential tremors. But the way it works gently
sending signals through the nerves to the brain could have other uses too. As
more people use the device and more results come in, there may be ways to apply
this kind of therapy to other conditions that affect how the brain controls
movement. Since it’s wearable and doesn’t require surgery, it could also make
it easier for more people to get help right from home.
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