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PMPS

A fully automatic wearable device that uses advanced neuromuscular electrical stimulation to preserve muscle mass, enhance recovery, and reduce healthcare strain for bedridden patients.

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Youssif Merhi Aarhus University (AU)
Biotech
Bioelectronics
Wearable Technology

Muscle loss in bedridden patients is a critical issue, leading to prolonged recovery, reduced quality of life, and increased healthcare costs due to extended hospital stays and intensive rehabilitation. Existing solutions for muscle preservation are often invasive, uncomfortable, or impractical for long-term use, limiting their effectiveness and adoption.

PMPS (Personalized Muscle Preserving Stocking) is an advanced, fully automatic wearable device designed to address this challenge. Utilizing cutting-edge neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) technology integrated into a textile-based system, PMPS delivers precise and effective stimulation to prevent muscle atrophy in immobilized patients. Unlike traditional methods, it is non-invasive, comfortable, and user-friendly, ensuring seamless operation with minimal caregiver involvement.

Clinically validated, PMPS has proven its ability to preserve muscle mass and support faster recovery, offering a superior alternative to existing technologies. By preventing muscle atrophy, it directly enhances patient outcomes and holds the potential to reduce hospital stays. Its autonomous functionality makes it ideal not only for clinical environments but also for “hospital-at-home” settings, enabling effective muscle preservation outside traditional care facilities. This versatility helps alleviate the strain on healthcare systems while improving patient access to advanced care solutions.

With its unique combination of innovative technology, clinical efficacy, and ease of use, PMPS represents a new standard in healthcare. Focused on commercialization, it is poised to transform patient recovery and rehabilitation, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution to one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges.

Youssif Merhi

Youssif Merhi is a multidisciplinary researcher and innovator who holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering. With a strong academic foundation, Youssif earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and master’s degree in Nanoscience, focusing mainly on biomaterials such as biocompatible electrically conductive materials. His diverse background has shaped his expertise in material science, biomedical engineering, and healthcare technology innovation. Throughout his PhD, Youssif specialized in developing advanced technologies for biomedical applications, combining innovative materials with practical healthcare solutions.

Driven by a love for the process of discovery and problem-solving, he thrives on turning innovative research into impactful real-world solutions. His approach focuses on bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications, ensuring that his work addresses both clinical and economic challenges in healthcare.

This project is supported by Spin-outs Denmark, a unique program that invests in researchers who create more impact by starting research-based companies.