MedHab, Coltrix among top five at Rice Alliance competition

FORT WORTH, Texas – TECH Fort Worth Acceleration Clients MedHab and Coltrix Biomed were selected for the Rice Alliance “Rising Venture Life Science Award” during a competition June 16th in Houston. Just five of 21 presenting companies were recognized.

MedHab has patented and developed a new medical device, StepRite®, that affords medical care prescribers the ability to customize physical rehabilitation protocols to meet each patient’s unique needs. StepRite® is a wearable device that has the capability to measure body weight, pressure, gait, thermal sensing and the flexibility of lower extremities.

“This award is another cog in the spoke that continues to validate our technology and business plan,” MedHab co-founder Johnny Ross said. “It also is something potential investors will consider when making a decision to invest in MedHab.”