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The Problem
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SteadyGait - a medical device concept for Parkinson's patients aimed at improving mobility and reducing falls
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Patient Engagement
Health Service Research
Med Device Concept
Mobile App Design
Wireframing
Journey Mapping
Personas
In 2023, I worked with CreateAbility Pvt Ltd, an innovative product firm dedicated to building solutions for a spectrum of healthcare challenges.
I served as a Healthcare UX consultant on their unique medical device concept targeted towards solving mobility challenges experienced by Parkinson's patients.
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Year
2025
For
CreateAbility Pvt Ltd
Role
Healthcare UX Researcher & Designer
The Problem
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder that affects movement control. Communication between the brain and body becomes disrupted, leading to hallmark motor symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability
Progressive loss of motor control leads to slowed walking, shortened stride length, shuffling steps, and sudden “freezing” episodes - moments when the body wants to move but the feet seem locked to the ground.
Physical therapy and medication can help, but can be expensive and it's benefits often fade between clinical visits. Many patients struggle to maintain consistent physiotherapy practices at home, where environmental support and professional supervision are absent.
Problem Statement
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, everyday movement can become an unpredictable challenge. The progressive loss of motor control leads to slowed walking, shortened stride length, shuffling steps, and sudden “freezing” episodes - moments when the body wants to move but the feet seem locked to the ground.
Physical therapy and medication can help, but can be expensive and it's benefits often fade between clinic visits. Many patients struggle to maintain consistent gait practice at home, where environmental cues and professional supervision are absent.
The Solution
# Feature 1 - Integrated Sports Data & Statistics Modal
Fantasy players rely heavily on contextual data — driver form, qualifying position, and track performance — to make informed predictions. Prior to the redesign, INDYCAR’s fantasy app provided minimal statistical context, forcing users to switch between multiple sources: live broadcasts, Twitter updates, and online race news and blog sources. This constant context switching led to fragmented attention.
Old Design
New Design
How Does it Improve Product Engagement?
The Integrated Sports Data Modal directly embeds into the gameplay flow players. By allowing users to view trends, performance indicators, and live conditions inline - without breaking flow - we anchor users inside the app’s ecosystem longer, while increasing confidence and informed engagement.
Increase session depth: Turn lineup building from a 1-step submission into a 3–4-step exploration (open modal → compare stats → finalize picks → save).
Reduce cognitive switching cost: Eliminate the need to leave the app for research.
Drive repeat visits: Crafted a dynamic experience where data updates (practice, qualifying, weather) trigger new reasons to re-engage before the race.
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