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More seniors should have access to Bixeps to strengthen muscles and stay active for longer
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Professor Tay Boon Keng posing with Madam Louisa Chen, a housewife who uses a Bixeps machine from QuantumTX.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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A Singapore-developed device has been approved by the regulatory authorities in Singapore and the US for medical use to improve muscle strength, increase mobility and reduce pain.
This is a feather in Singapore’s cap, but more importantly, the device – known as QMT – and its cheaper precursor Bixeps have implications for our ageing population, as they could provide a safe and non-invasive way for seniors to maintain their muscle strength, which could significantly cut down on falls and fractures.
