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How Wearable Tech Is Revolutionising Stroke Recovery | Dr Laura Salisbury

How Wearable Tech Is Revolutionising Stroke Recovery | Dr Laura Salisbury

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What if millions of people living with paralysis could regain movement—without invasive treatment? In this episode of Tomorrow by Future Forum, host Oli Barrett sits down with Dr Laura Salisbury - Founder and CEO at KnitRegen, to explore a breakthrough in wearable neurotechnology that could transform stroke recovery and rehabilitation. Blending design, material science, and neuroscience, Laura shares how a simple wrist-worn device, using precisely timed taps and sound, can reconnect neural pathways and restore movement in patients long after traditional therapy has ended. 🎙 About the Podcast The Future Forum podcast brings together leaders, thinkers and innovators to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. For more information, head to www.futureforum.co Each episode explores the intersection of leadership, technology, creativity and systems thinking. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about the future of leadership, innovation and creativity. Chapters 00:00 – Intro: A Future Where Millions Regain Movement 00:45 – Meet Dr. Laura Salisbury (Founder, Knit Regen) 01:01 – The Vision: Restoring Independence After Stroke 01:56 – The Scale of the Problem (Millions Left Without Treatment) 03:18 – From Fashion to Science: An Unconventional Path 04:49 – Can Materials Improve Human Health? 06:48 – The Turning Point: Designing for Disability 08:47 – What Actually Happens After a Stroke? 11:30 – The Breakthrough Discovery (Sound + Neural Signals) 13:25 – Rewiring the Brain: The “Two Motorways” Explained 14:57 – The Device: How It Works (Tap + Click System) 16:06 – Early Results: Movement Returning in Hours 16:57 – What Stage Are We At? (Clinical Trials & Next Steps) 18:25 – The 10-Year Vision: From Treatment to Prevention 20:44 – Beyond Stroke: Tackling Obesity & Muscle Health 21:37 – Quickfire Round Begins 21:39 – Lessons from Fashion That Still Apply 23:22 – Hidden Downsides of “Sustainable” Textiles 23:58 – Feeling Out of Depth & Changing Lanes 25:25 – Mentorship & Finding Belonging 26:46 – The Frustration: Slow Innovation Systems 29:08 – What Needs to Change in Healthcare Innovation 30:34 – How This Reaches Patients (Clinics vs Consumer) 31:53 – Advice for Innovators Crossing Industries 33:38 – Learning New Fields (Electrical Engineering) 35:15 – How You Can Support the Mission 35:53 – Final Message: A Call to Innovate Earlier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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