WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
NeuroMetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NURO) announced today that WBC Group, LLC
will be the exclusive distributor of Quell® Wearable Pain
Relief Technology™ to chiropractors, physical therapists,
physical fitness facilities and personal trainers through their MeyerDC,
MeyerPT, Elivate Fitness and Milliken Medical divisions.
"Our partnership with WBC Group is a further example of our commitment
to healthcare professionals," said Frank McGillin, Senior Vice President
and General Manager, Consumer. "Through WBC's world class sales and
distribution network, we will be able to introduce Quell to over 40,000
health and fitness professionals."
"Our customers are always looking for new and innovative technologies,"
said Kurt Packer, Chief Operating Officer, WBC Group. "We are excited to
bring Quell's 100% drug free pain relief technology to the health care
professionals we serve."
About Quell
Quell is designed for millions of people suffering from chronic pain.
The advanced wearable device is lightweight and can be worn during the
day while active, and at night while sleeping. It has been cleared by
the FDA for treatment of chronic pain without a prescription. In a
recent study, 81% of Quell users reported an improvement in their
chronic pain. Quell users can start, stop, and adjust therapy discreetly
via the optional Quell Relief app. Quell also offers advanced sleep
tracking that provides feedback on eight dimensions of sleep including
sleep duration, quality, body position, time out of bed, and repetitive
leg movements throughout the night. Quell was the winner of the 2016
SXSW (South by Southwest) Innovation Award for Best Wearable Technology.
Quell is available at select healthcare professionals and retailers. To
find a Quell retailer near you, visit the Store Locator at QuellRelief.com.
About WBC Group
WBC Group is a national distributor of chiropractic, physical therapy,
rehabilitation, health and wellness equipment and supplies operating
under the MeyerDC, MeyerPT, Elivate Fitness and Milliken Medical brands.
The company's headquarters are in Cleveland, OH with distribution
centers in Ohio, Florida, and California.
About NeuroMetrix
NeuroMetrix is an innovative health-care company that develops wearable
medical technology and point-of-care tests that help patients and
physicians better manage chronic pain, nerve diseases, and sleep
disorders. The company is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and was
founded as a spinoff from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences
and Technology in 1996. For more information, please visit www.Neurometrix.com.
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NeuroMetrix, Inc.
Thomas T. Higgins, 781-314-2761
SVP and
Chief Financial Officer
neurometrix.ir@neurometrix.com
Source: NeuroMetrix, Inc.
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