The Parkinson’s Trial
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+66.4 m
mean gain on the 6-Minute Walk Test for the group training with Heel2Toe
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13 of 14
participants improved their walking distance (vs 0 of 7 controls)
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8
peer-reviewed publications in leading rehabilitation and sensor-technology journals
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McGill & Exeter
developed by university physiotherapy researchers
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Source: pilot randomized trial in Parkinson’s disease, Pilot and Feasibility Studies (2024), ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04300348.
Why a good heel-first step matters in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s often shortens the stride and softens the heel strike, so walking becomes a shuffle. Physiotherapists use external cues to help — and that is exactly what Heel2Toe automates, every step, all day.
An instant rewardLand a proper heel-first step and you hear a beep right away. That immediate feedback reinforces the movement — the basis of motor learning. |
Practice that follows you homeCues in the clinic fade between visits. Heel2Toe keeps the cue going during your daily walking, where the practice actually adds up. |
A few minutes a dayIn the trial, participants trained for short daily sessions. Simple, wearable, and made to fit into an ordinary walk. |
What the trial found
In a published pilot randomized trial, people with Parkinson’s who trained with Heel2Toe’s real-time feedback improved their 6-Minute Walk Test distance by an average of 66.4 metres, while a comparison group declined. Thirteen of fourteen participants improved, and most reported they were satisfied with the device.
This was a pilot and feasibility study — encouraging early evidence, and the reason larger studies are underway. We describe what the research shows and let the numbers speak.
Is Heel2Toe right for me?
If you can walk — with or without an aid
Heel2Toe suits people who are walking and want a stronger, more heel-first pattern. It works alongside a cane or walker.
Best used with your care team
Heel2Toe complements physiotherapy and your usual Parkinson’s care. Ask your physiotherapist or neurologist how it fits your goals — and point them to our clinicians page.
Caregivers are welcome
Many people set up and use Heel2Toe with a partner or caregiver. We are happy to help you get started — just reach out.
Take the next good step
Order Heel2Toe, read the published research, or ask us a question — we would love to help.
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