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The "Miracle of Janské Lázně" by the name of Peter Olšák, as he has been called. We are witnessing his exceptional and unique treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries, which he treats using electroacupuncture. Additionally, our UNILEXA exoskeleton is present, aiding the treatment and helping patients stand back on their own feet. Check out his interview on this unique method, which also features our UNILEXA exoskeleton and CEO Michal Gloger, and find out how this method works (although it is still not clearly known).Link to the news and video. Watch the video below with English subtitles. 

Viktor's journey is a tale of courage and determination that inspires us all. Despite the immense challenges posed by his spinal cord injury, Viktor's path towards physical rehabilitation shines with hope, fueled by his resilience and the breakthroughs of modern methods. Read his whole interview (Czech only) here.The Crucial Role of Standing Tall and WalkingThe importance of verticalization and walking cannot be overstated. These fundamental aspects of spinal cord injury rehabilitation offer not just physical benefits, but also psychological and social ones. Standing tall and taking steps forward symbolize not just movement, but freedom and independence. Sitting for over 8 hours daily has been demonstrated to adversely affect health and longevity, whereas standing is advocated as a healthier alternative. Dosage data of supported standing programs indicates that utilizing a standing device for 30 minutes, five times a week, yields positive effects on various outcomes such as self-care, standing balance, cardio-respiratory health, strength, spasticity, pain management, skin health, and bladder and bowel function. However, achieving positive impacts on bone mass density and mental function may necessitate standing for 60 minutes, four to six times a week1. UNILEXA offers the possibility of consistent training both in rehabilitation centers and the continuity at the user's home.As Viktor's rehabilitation progressed, he embraced the opportunity to walk again with the support of our UNILEXA exoskeleton. Our technology provided Viktor with newfound autonomy, empowering him to take strides towards his goals.Join Viktor's Quest to IndependenceWhile Viktor's progress is remarkable, his journey is far from over. To bring the gift of mobility to Viktor's daily life, his family has launched a donation campaign on Donio.cz. By joining Viktor's cause, you can play a part in rewriting his story, offering him the chance to reclaim his mobility and quality of life.Together, let's stand by Viktor's side as he continues his journey towards empowerment and possibility. Donio.cz campaign(1) Paleg, G.,Livingstone, R., 2015. Systematic review and clinical recommendations for dosage of supported home-based standing programs for adults with stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.Disclaimer: This information is not medical advice, and individuals should consult with healthcare professionals for personalized recommendations.

Another podcast (in Czech) featuring MEBSTER is out! In this episode, our CEO, Michal Gloger, shared some very interesting information about the company's development during the COVID-19 pandemic and other details about the research and development of upcoming products.You can listen to the entire interview here: LinkEnjoy listening! 🎧

MEBSTER aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We have specifically targeted Goal 3: "HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE" and as finalists in the SDGs Awards, we have achieved success! We rank among the top 8.  Since its inception, MEBSTER has been dedicated to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on Goal 3, "HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE." Our mission is to ensure a healthy life and enhance its quality for everyone, regardless of age or life circumstances. Therefore, we deeply appreciate the recognition we have received. Being among the Top 8 finalists in the SDGs award competition is a great honor for us.

This time, we are listed among the top 10 companies in the Moravian-Silesian region in the April issue of the FORBES print magazine, with Peter Kellner on the front page.MEBSTER has been recognized as one of the top 10 startups in the Moravian-Silesian region. We will likely have an online article about us published in May, and we will, of course, inform you about it here on MEBLOG. If you are interested in purchasing the issue of FORBES featuring MEBSTER, look for the April 2021 edition with a photo of Peter Kellner on the cover.

Recently, an article about us was published on the Positive News server. In addition to a short interview with Michal Gloger, you can also enjoy a video featuring Veronika, who tried our UNILEXA exoskeleton.In the article, you will learn briefly about MEBSTER and the UNILEXA exoskeleton, which helps people regain mobility. It also includes a video featuring Veronika, who tried the UNILEXA and shared her experience with us. If you want to see more videos, you can visit our info center, where you can also find a list of rehabilitation centers offering UNILEXA trials.You can find the full article on Positive News by clicking here.

Come and see how our collaboration with CzechInvest extends beyond the CzechStarter program.In the article, you'll discover how CzechInvest facilitated our presentation of the UNILEXA exoskeleton in Singapore and assisted with its certification. With the guidance of CzechInvest mentors, we streamlined our business strategy and expedited the certification and patenting process for our initial product. Filing a patent application, for instance, entails significant challenges, requiring both expertise and financial resources.You can find the complete case study on the CzechInvest website.

An article about us has been published in Forbes. We are thrilled to share a link where you can read the interview with the founder of MEBSTER, Michal Gloger. In the article, you will learn how originated the idea of creating a passive exoskeleton UNILEXA and MEBSTER's future plans. You can find the whole article (Czech language) on the following link.Bellow, you can read the article translated to English: A CZECH STARTUP CREATED A TOOL THAT ALLOWS PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS TO WALK AGAIN Stand on your feet. Take a step or maybe two. With that, the Czech startup MEBSTER is helping people who are dependent on a wheelchair. They also managed to reduce the device's price, which allows people with damaged spinal cord to walk again. "I have worked around the world with paraplegic aids for several years, and I came across a huge paradox where companies developed as many sophisticated technologies as possible for millions of people who often get financially burdensome as a result of an accident or injury that damaged their spinal cord," the founder of the startup, Michal Gloger, who previously helped with the development of medical devices in research centers in Brazil or Japan describes the motivation of founding MEBSTER. Having that in mind, he came up with the idea to create a passive version of the exoskeleton without any drive. It contains a mechanism for connecting joints, thanks to which a person can walk without the command from the brain reaching the lower limbs. "Basically, one puts the device on one's feet and, by tilting the body slightly forward and sideways, the aid automatically causes it to step forward. The moment the patient stands on his standing leg, the other automatically swings," explains Gloger. It should be noted that, as with other exoskeletons, the patient cannot use them without crutches when walking with this aid. Thanks to removing all drives and simplifying the entire production process, he and his developers managed to create a product available for 200 to 300 thousand Czech crowns. Such aids typically cost up to 4 million. "Behind each product is a complex development system, certification processes, patent searches, and detailed market research. And all this is, of course, very costly and, as a result, it forms the final price", says the founder. Therefore, in MEBSTER, they decided to remove everything from the process and the product itself that is not absolutely necessary. In addition, they set up the whole process so that insurance companies could cover the aids. "Other companies usually design a super-sophisticated system, then they start to decide to whom they will sell it. And few people in wheelchairs are millionaires. That's why we made it different from the beginning", explains Gloger. "Therefore, the equipment for home use is not manufactured by us, but by our partner, orthotic-prosthetic centers, to whom we hand over a comprehensive set of components. This principle has been working here for many years, and insurance companies understand it. Hence, we expect in January the first exoskeletons paid for by the insurance company", he says. The product officially entered the Czech market this year. However, in the spring of last year, it received the CzechInvest agency's support, ČSOB, within the Start It acceleration program and its first angel investor. The Moravian-Silesian Innovation Center has supported the project since its inception. Now MEBSTER is being approached by other investors. Thanks to the development experience, the company has a clear financial plan and dares to invest a million euros, which will help with exports to Western markets. The goal is Germany, France, or Italy. To keep the business with a product that the competition sells twenty times more expensive, MEBSTER must reach as many customers as possible. "The ambition is to enter foreign markets and sell hundreds of pieces. We will stay in the Czech Republic and do as much as we can for our people, but from a business point of view, it is a very small market, so we have to go out as well," says Gloger. The company currently counts its customers in units. Before the patient can get the device at home, he must undergo special training in a rehabilitation center, lasting up to several months. "It is a very individual process. If you live actively, you are used to playing sports every day, so it will be much easier because you have the will, the habit, and you can not imagine being sitting all day". It is often challenging to explain to people accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle that it is necessary to walk. Otherwise, the course is devastating: the heart does not pump blood into all parts of the body as it should, digestion stops working, inflammation occurs. And the person will gradually get used to it and stop bothering him or herself", describes Gloger. "The fundamental factor of everything is the willingness. If he/she doesn't have it, it doesn't matter if he/she has an exoskeleton for 4 million or ours for 200.000 CZK".

Read more articles that have been published about MEBSTER. Today we have links to 3 more articles that have been published about MEBSTER. Here is a list of them: MEBSTER helps wheelchair users exercise in the safety of their homes with an exoskeleton even in an emergency - Financial and Economic InstituteCzech MEBSTER helps people with spinal cord injuries get back on their feet - StartupJobsHamza hospital tests walking device for people with leg paralysis - Týden.cz.