Reimagining Stroke Rehab Through Innovation

Rehab Ranger™ mitigates critical gaps in physical rehabilitation for stroke patients—cap on insurance coverage, low patient compliance, and lack of real-time feedback—through an engaging, gamified, and data-driven digital therapy experience.

Why Stroke Rehabilitation Needs Innovation

Stroke rehabilitation needs innovation to enhance recovery outcomes, improve accessibility, and personalize treatment for patients. Traditional rehab methods often rely on repetitive exercises that can be slow and frustrating, limiting motivation and engagement. Rehab Ranger™ AI-driven mobile application, wearable sensors, and gamification transform physical therapy for stroke patients by making it more accessible, engaging, and effective.

Our Solution

Engaging & Adaptive Exercises

Therapy protocols are clinician-directed, while AI-enabled tracking monitors patient progress keeping workouts effective and motivating.

Real-Time Data & Insights

Wearable sensors continuously monitor gait and balance to reduce the risk of falls, with the ability to trigger SOS alerts to caregivers or emergency services when necessary.

Accessible Anywhere

Personalized rehabilitation programs can be done at home, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits.

For Patients & Providers

Patients experience better recovery, while providers gain tools to streamline care, reduce burnout, and improve outcomes.

Help Us Build a Better Solution

We’re refining Rehab Ranger™ AI-powered stroke rehabilitation platform and need your insights! Whether you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver, physical therapist, or healthcare provider, your feedback will help shape a more effective, accessible rehab solution.

Who We’re Looking For

Findings From Customer Discovery

Through In-depth interviews with stroke survivors, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals, Rehab Ranger™ uncovered critical insights that shape our solution:

Home Exercise Compliance

Providers: Nearly every professional cited poor follow-through on home exercises as the single biggest barrier to successful recovery.

Patients: Patients often feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, or confused about the next steps once they leave the clinic.

Caregiver Burden

Caregivers: Long-term caregivers frequently face burnout, identity loss, and emotional fatigue.

Reason: Juggling medical appointments, therapy schedules, and daily living tasks—sometimes for decades.

Insurance & Documentation Friction

Providers: The administrative load of insurance approvals, billing codes, and documentation cuts into actual patient care time.

Outcome: Provider burnout and delayed patient progress.

Communication Barriers

Patients: Many survivors (especially those with hearing or cognitive impairments) struggle to follow multi-step instructions.

Outcome: Leading to incomplete exercises and slower recovery.

Scheduling & Access Gaps

Patients: Busy family lives, transportation hurdles, and limited clinic availability force some patients to skip sessions or drop out entirely.

Outcome: Increasing the risk of readmission.

What's In It For You?

Patients

Providers

Health Systems

Reduce Avoidable Readmissions and ER visits

Real-time monitoring of patient vitals, gait, and balance helps prevent complications that lead to costly in-patient admissions.

Promote Patient Engagement & Increase Optimal Patient Outcomes?

Gamified rehab exercises & protocols keep patients engaged and motivated at home, improving compliance and overall satisfaction.

Implement Faster Intervention Capabilities?

Proactively manage risks with instant SOS alerts and notifications for sudden changes in patient status.

Gain Access to High-Quality Clinical Insights?

Data-driven reporting capabilities specific to patient progress, refine treatment plans, and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

Our Journey So Far

Rehab Ranger™ is building the future of stroke rehabilitation, and along the way, Rehab Ranger™ has gained recognition, key insights, and valuable partnerships. Here’s what Rehab Ranger™ has accomplished so far:

Participants of gBETA Distillery Labs 2025

gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator by gener8tor for early-stage startups with local roots. It provides tailored mentorship, weekly workshops, and investor connections to help founders grow and scale their ventures. Each cohort includes up to five teams and requires no fees, no equity. Participants benefit from access to $1M+ in perks and ongoing support post-program. gBETA runs nationwide across multiple industries and locations, helping startups prepare for fundraising or entry into larger accelerators.

Partnering with Bradley University ProBono Clinic for Pilot testing

The Clinic for Fitness and Function is a pro-bono physical therapy clinic run by Bradley University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. It provides free, evidence-based care to individuals with neurological conditions who are uninsured, underinsured, or in need of supplemental therapy. Operated by students under faculty supervision, the clinic runs two sessions weekly for 10 weeks each Fall and Spring semester, focusing on patients with conditions like stroke, spinal cord injuries, MS, Parkinson’s, and more.

Participants of the NSF I-Corps Program Spring 2025

The NSF I-Corps™ program is a seven-week, hands-on entrepreneurial training that helps researchers and scientists explore the commercial potential of their innovations. It equips participants with the tools to transition from lab to market, driving economic impact, technology translation, and workforce development while fostering a strong innovation ecosystem.

Participants of gALPHA Distillery Labs 2024

gALPHA is a free, four-week venture-creation workshop by gener8tor designed to help students and technologists build high-growth startups. Participants receive mentorship, product guidance, and one-on-one coaching to develop and validate a minimum viable product (MVP). The program includes interactive workshops, pitch practice, and ends with a showcase. No investment is made during the program. Graduates gain access to additional support and may progress into the gBETA accelerator.

Winner of The Social Impact Challenge 2024

The Social Impact Challenge at Bradley University invites students and recent alumni to pitch innovative ideas that drive positive change. Participants compete for $8,000 in prizes, receive mentorship, build networks, and gain exposure to industry professionals—all while aligning their ideas with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

State Finalist of Falling Walls Illinois, 2024

Falling Walls Lab Illinois invites students, researchers, and early-career professionals to present groundbreaking ideas in a 3-minute pitch. Held at Distillery Labs, Peoria, this global competition challenges participants to share innovative solutions that break down walls in science and society. Organized by the Illinois Innovation Network and Caterpillar.

Winner (3rd) of Big Idea Challenge 2024

The Big Idea Competition, hosted by the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bradley University, invites students and recent alumni to pitch and develop innovative business ideas. Participants gain mentorship, exposure to investors, and the chance to win cash prizes and $5,000 in in-kind support. The competition includes ideation sessions, an Innovation Expo, elevator pitches, and a final presentation. Finalists receive coaching to refine their business plans and showcase their ideas to judges and the community.