In the Lab of Tyromotion: interview with MSc David Berghold
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For this article, we have interviewed the neurorehabilitation technology expert MSc David Berghold from Tyromotion, our Partner based in Graz, Austria.
1. Thank you, David, for taking the time for this interview. Can you tell us first about your role and professional background?
My name is David Berghold, I hold a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Technology in Graz. I have worked for more than ten years at Tyromotion, in the field of neurorehabilitation, with a focus on Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, and Product Management. I’ve contributed to the development and implementation of several neurorehabilitation technologies, hence growing my professional expertise in the field.
2. What about Tyromotion and the larger context in which the company works?
Tyromotion is a leading provider of “re-health technology” aimed at enhancing patient independence and quality of life. Re-health encompasses the development and implementation of innovative rehabilitation solutions, which are designed to help patients regain their health and functional abilities. Our solutions emphasize recovery and renewal: by integrating robotics, sensor systems, virtual reality, and gamification into therapeutic processes, the company has developed a comprehensive rehabilitation approach addressing both upper and lower extremities across all phases of recovery.
3. What about your work at the AINCP Project?
Within the AINCP project, Tyromotion plays a key role in acquiring daily life movement data from children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Using specialized wrist-worn movement trackers, Tyromotion collects and analyzes data on children’s daily activities even outside of the clinical settings. This continuous monitoring provides valuable insights into functional movement patterns beyond traditional therapy sessions.
Additionally, for the AINCP project Tyromotion contributes to the data processing solutions, ensuring that both clinical and therapy-related data are easily accessible to healthcare professionals for more informed decision-making.
Bridging the gap between therapy and daily life
A particularly compelling aspect of Tyromotion’s involvement in the AINCP project is the opportunity to observe patient progress beyond clinical therapy sessions. Rehabilitation outcomes are often assessed solely within the confines of therapy environments, but by tracking movement in everyday life, therapy can be tailored more precisely to individual needs. This shift towards real-world data integration allows for a more comprehensive understanding of patient recovery trajectories.
4. What are the main challenges and opportunities that you’ve encountered in multidisciplinary collaboration?
One of the primary challenges in the AINCP project is facilitating collaboration among a diverse group of experts, including clinicians, data scientists, engineers, and patient associations. Each discipline brings unique perspectives, making integration complex. However, this interdisciplinary approach also enhances the innovation process, fostering the development of holistic and patient-centered solutions.
5. How would you value Tyromotion’s participation in the AINCP project?
Tyromotion’s participation in the AINCP project underscores its commitment to advancing rehabilitation technology and personalized patient care. By leveraging innovative data collection and processing methods, the project aspires to set new standards in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy. Ultimately, this collaboration aims to improve rehabilitation outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions.