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We’re finding simple ways to help you walk your BEST!

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At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals with movement challenges. Our dedicated research team is passionate about developing practical and accessible innovations that make a real difference. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to move freely and confidently, so we focus on creating solutions that are not only effective but also easily accessible to those who need them most.

Through our extensive research—which includes award-winning projects, insightful abstracts, engaging presentations, and published articles—we strive to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and everyday application. We work closely with both those at risk and the professionals who treat them, ensuring our innovations can be readily adopted to make an immediate impact.

Our approach is collaborative and compassionate. We participate actively in the scientific community, sharing our findings and learning from others to continually enhance our offerings. By fostering these connections, we aim to create a supportive network that empowers individuals and healthcare providers alike.

We invite you to explore our research section to learn more about our ongoing projects, achievements, and how we’re making strides toward a future where mobility challenges are met with effective and heartfelt solutions. Together, we’re not just developing products—we’re enhancing lives, one step at a time.

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Help Us Make Walking Better for Everyone!

Not everyone walks at their BEST—that is, Better, Faster, Longer, Stronger—and we want to change that. We’ve developed an innovative biofeedback sensor called Heel2Toe™ to improve the way people walk. Now, we need your help to test this exciting new technology!

What’s In It for You?

  • Be a Pioneer: Try out the Heel2Toe™ sensor for a whole month and be among the first to experience its benefits.
  • Contribute to Science: Your feedback will help us refine the sensor and make a real difference in people’s lives.
  • Earn a Token of Appreciation: Receive $20 as a thank-you for your time and participation.

What Will You Do?

  • Answer Some Questions: Share insights about your health and daily activities. You can complete these questions online, and we’re happy to assist if needed.
  • Participate in Simple Tests: Engage in physical and cognitive exercises at a convenient community location or at our specialized walking lab at the Montreal General Hospital.
  • Share Your Experience: Let us know how the Heel2Toe™ sensor works for you over the month.

Who Can Join?

We’re looking for individuals eager to improve their walking and assist in testing our new sensor. No special qualifications required—just a willingness to participate!

Ready to Take the First Step?

Contact us to sign up or ask any questions:

Join us in our mission to help everyone walk BETTER and MORE. Your involvement can make a significant impact!

2020-2021 – Excellence in research award, Quebec Network for Research on Aging ($1000CAD)

2020 – PhysioBiometrics won first place in Health Sciences category at 2020 edition of McGill’s Dobson Cup powered by National Bank.

2019 – Walk-BEST (previously known as a Walk-Well), part of PhysioBiometrics Inc., won 2019 Montreal region competition from AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Startup Edition. (https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/8518)

2019 – Canadian Gerontology Association Conference, Moncton, Canada ($500CAD)

2019 – 2nd prize Canadian Association of Geriatrics, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada ($250CAD)

Carvalho, L. P., Mate, K. K., Cinar, E., Abou-Sharkh, A., Lafontaine, A. L., & Mayo, N. E. (2020). A new approach toward gait training in patients with Parkinson’s DiseaseGait & Posture81, 14-20.

Mate, K. K., Abou-Sharkh, A., Morais, J. A., & Mayo, N. E. (2019). Real-Time Auditory Feedback–Induced Adaptation to Walking Among Seniors Using the Heel2Toe Sensor: Proof-of-Concept StudyJMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies6(2), e13889.

  • Excellence in research award, Quebec Network for Research on Aging 2020-2021 ($1000CAD)
  • 1st prize Canadian Gerontology Association Conference, October 2019 Moncton, Canada ($500CAD)
  • 2nd prize Canadian Association of Geriatrics May 2019 Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada ($250CAD)

Mate, K. K. V., Abou-Sharkh, A., Morais, J. A., & Mayo, N. E. (2019). Putting the best foot forward: Relationships between indicators of step quality and cadence in three gait vulnerable populationsNeuroRehabilitation44(2), 295-301.

Vadnerkar, A., Figueiredo, S., Mayo, N. E., & Kearney, R. E. (2017). Design and validation of a biofeedback device to improve heel-to-toe gait in seniorsIEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics22(1), 140-146.

Vadnerkar, A., Figueiredo, S., Mayo, N. E., & Kearney, R. E. (2014, August). Classification of gait quality for biofeedback to improve heel-to-toe gait. In 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 3626-3629). IEEE.

“Walk Well”: Developing the Content for a Knowledge Tool for Home Use by Gait Vulnerable Seniors: Abou-Sharkh A., Inceer M., Mate KKV., Morais J., Morin S., Mayo NE. Strauss KT Interactive day April 2019, Montreal, Canada

Walk-Well: Taking the First Step, Hearing from the Canadian Experts: Abou-Sharkh A., Inceer M., Mate KKV., Morin S., Mayo NE. Canadian Geriatric Society, 2018 Montreal, Canada and National KT conference, 2018 Montreal Canada.

Adopt Tech: Getting Older Adults to Adopt Technology to Improve Walking Competency: Mate KKV., Mayo NE., AGE-WELL Inaugural Conference, 2015 Calgary, Canada

How well do you have to walk to walk for health? A technological solution to an important question. Special Education Forum. Mate KKV., Abou-Sharkh A., Mayo NE. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Healthy Aging Forum 27-29 June 2019, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Portraits in Multiple Sclerosis: Dawes H. and Coe S. (England), Mayo NE. and Mate KKV. (Canada), Sangelaji B. and Hale L. (New Zealand) at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Cape Town, South Africa 2017

Montreal18 Physiotherapy conference: Elevated Pitch: Heel2Toe sensor to improve walking among seniors

AGE-WELL NCE National Hackathon competition finalist – Heel2Toe sensor, Winnipeg, Canada 2017

REPAR-INTER sectoral scientific day – Heel2Toe – Quebec City, Canada 2016

Heel2Toe sensor to detect inconsistent gait pattern among people with Multiple Sclerosis 2015 http://sp-nadinedirect.blogspot.com

Physiotherapy shift in geriatric care: A short walk seems longer when you don’t Walk-Well: Abou- Sharkh A., Mate KKV., Mayo NE. Canadian Physiotherapy Association Physiotherapy Practice July/August 2019; 9 (4)

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