The Tango Belt by ActiveProtective was conceived on the simple belief that most hip fractures can be prevented. Hip fractures are identified as one of the greatest medical crises around the globe. Yet, while many fall management solutions have existed for decades, they've always created a tradeoff between mobility and safety, while also being too obtrusive to everyday life and often going unworn. The Tango Belt by ActiveProtective was designed to determine serious hip-impacting falls prior to contact, giving it the ability to intervene by deploying an airbag to reduce fall impact forces. Contained in an unobtrusive hip belt, this technology is wearable without constraint - mastering the tradeoff between safety and mobility, motivating older adults to be more active and stay that way.
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If you are at #PALTC25 right now, make sure to pay us a visit at booth 503!
Join us at #PALTC25!?Tango? Belt is heading to Charlotte, NC!?Visit us at Booth 503 from March 13-15 to learn how we support older adults with mitigating fall injuries. ? https://lnkd.in/drHr5hte
Welcome back to #TangoBeltTuesday! This week, we’re introducing our CFO, Doug Gessl.?Doug’s?19-year?career in investment banking, commercial banking, and capital markets?led him into biotech and medical devices over 21 years ago, where he served as CFO and COO across multiple companies. He was drawn to Tango Belt?by a passion for medical innovation and the opportunity to help people stay healthy. With extensive experience in?helping set company strategy,?raising capital and structuring deals, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s financial future. But beyond strategy, Doug believes in problem-solving?as a core company value—knowing that every new product faces challenges,?but?the right team will always find solutions and continue improving.
Join us at #PALTC25!?Tango? Belt is heading to Charlotte, NC!?Visit us at Booth 503 from March 13-15 to learn how we support older adults with mitigating fall injuries. ? https://lnkd.in/drHr5hte
Welcome back to #TangoBeltTuesday!?This week, we’re kicking off our staff introductions with our CEO, Wamis Singhatat. ________________________________________________________ Wamis Singhatat wasn’t looking to leave his career in orthopedic medical devices when he first came across?ActiveProtective. At the time, he was leading a global portfolio of fracture repair implants at J&J, searching for new technologies to improve patient outcomes. That search led him to a small startup with a bold idea—not fixing fractures but preventing them entirely. He soon realized he had been playing in the same sandbox all along, just on the?side of repairing the damage,?while?ActiveProtective?was working to stop it from happening. What started as a potential business deal became something more, and Wamis saw an opportunity to?help?build something from the ground up. Trading corporate stability for startup uncertainty, he took a leap, giving himself 18 months?to see if it was feasible—and now almost ten?years later, he’s still here, leading the charge as CEO.
As we move into the next chapter of our company, we want to take a moment to recognize the milestones that have prepared us for launch. While we’ve shared bits and pieces of our journey over the past three years, the accomplishments of our?resilient team?are truly incredible. Before we celebrate the people, who have made this possible, we first want to celebrate just how much we have achieved—together. We look forward to sharing our findings and what the FDA says in the near future!
This post kicks off #TangoBeltTuesday, our new weekly series where we’ll share insights about our mission, technology, and the impact we’re making. Follow along every Tuesday as we reintroduce the Tango Belt, our team, and our commitment to mobility and fall-injury mitigation. Tango Belt exists to redefine fall protection for older adults, a vision sparked by Dr. Robert Buckman, a trauma surgeon who saw firsthand the devastating impact of hip fractures. Determined to find a better way, he pioneered the development of a smart belt that could detect falls and deploy an airbag in milliseconds to reduce injury. Over a decade later, Dr. Buckman’s vision remains as vital as ever. What began as a groundbreaking idea has evolved into a clinically validated solution, supported by research and real-world testing. Falls continue to be the leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 and older, with over 14 million—approximately one in four—experiencing a fall each year. Even more alarming, the age-adjusted fall death rate has risen by 41%, from 55.3 per 100,000 older adults in 2012 to 78.0 per 100,000 in 2021 (CDC). The need for innovative fall protection has never been greater. With hip fractures leading to significant loss of mobility and independence, the need for fall protection has never been more urgent. Today, we carry forward Dr. Buckman’s legacy, bringing Tango Belt to market to protect lives and enhance mobility—because every second matters in fall protection.
Join us as we showcase how Tango Belt?supports fall-injury mitigation for older adults at the APTA CSM 2025 TechnoPalooza. Let’s talk about innovation, safety, and the future of mobility technology! https://lnkd.in/gV5V4Hsj
Falls remain the leading cause of liability claims in long-term care, with even higher risks in senior living communities. While wounds, skin injuries, and infections also contribute to claims, falls have the most significant financial and legal impact. Proactive strategies like enhanced staff training, risk assessment tools, and innovative technology solutions are essential for mitigating these challenges. https://lnkd.in/eGbK32yM
A recent JAMA study found that 10.6% of older adults who experienced a fall were diagnosed with dementia within one year, compared to 6.1% of those with other injuries. Falls may uncover or accelerate cognitive decline, highlighting the need for prevention and early screening. Cognitive tools like the Mini-Cog or MoCA can help detect early signs of dementia, and the study suggests incorporating screening into trauma care guidelines for older adults requiring emergency or inpatient care.