MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641044094 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 7, for 'smart hydrotherapy harness with dynamic water-resistance control.'
Inventor(s) include Dr Vanitha Jayaraj; Dr Agnes Kaaviya J; and Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A wearable hydro-exercise harness is developed to provide adjustable, measurable, and dynamically controlled resistance for water therapy and rehabilitation. Unlike traditional paddles or fins that offer only tixed drag, this system integrates motorized, retractable hydrodynamic foils within a lightweight, waterproof harness or limb-band assembly. The foils' angle and surface area can be precisely altered through a compact, sealed actuator controlled by a remote or programmable interface, enabling real-time modulation of resistance throughout each movement phase. The device allows therapists or automated programs to customize exercise intensity for each patient, promoting safe progression and measurable outcomes. Embedded sensors may optionally be included to record motion and resistance data, providing objective feedback for performance tracking and therapeutic assessment. Thus, this device significantly enhances the effectiveness of hydrotherapy and aquatic strength training. This innovation overcomes the limitations of static paddles and fins by providing a compact, precise, and responsive method for variable aquatic resistance."
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