05/15/2026
🚗 We’re proud to announce the installation of the STISIM Drive® M4000-OT at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Laredo. This milestone marks the completion of a 15-year vision by Jodie M Sandel, OTD, OTR to add high-fidelity into her occupational therapy practices; culminating with this system being integrated into UTMB’s occupational therapy doctoral program.
This system will serve 3 critical pillars of the UTMB mission:
* Clinical care: Partnering with Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital to treat patients with Parkinson’s and cognitive impairments.
* Education: Providing doctoral students with evidence-based, hands-on clinical .
* Research: Advancing studies in neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Autism.
We’re honored to provide the technology that will empower the next generation of to enhance patient independence and safety in South Texas.