Foot exercise device steps forward at Medical Device Manufacturing Centre

Unveiled to coincide with the opening of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) at Heriot-Watt University, the Novabow device is designed to prevent and treat sporting injuries and a number of foot complications and disease.

In a statement, Gerry Farrell, managing director of Jomarg Innovation Ltd and inventor of the Novabow foot exercise device, said: “In recent years, our understanding of the vital role that intrinsic foot muscles play has grown exponentially. Modern footwear weakens the feet so most of us lack the strength we need for correct balance and exercise. This can contribute to a range of toe deformities, pain, and injury.  

“One of the main reasons people stop playing a sport or enjoying exercise is because of pain. Many of the foot exercises available focus on the wrong muscles or don’t adequately or easily reach the intrinsic muscles. As an amateur athlete, I wanted to prevent sporting injuries and the results of our pilot studies at Napier and Stirling Universities have been extremely positive. We have also tested the device long-term with Olympic hammer thrower Chris Bennett who was set to have surgery before resolving his knee and back issues using the Novabow device.”