Bringing Vestibular Care to the Masses: The Story of Vestibular First

PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

In this episode of PT Pintcast, we dive into the story behind Vestibular First, a company that is reshaping how clinicians access and use vestibular diagnostic tools. Hosts Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, and Patrick Esmonde share how they turned a personal frustration into an FDA-cleared product that's making vestibular care more accessible and affordable for healthcare providers around the world.

Key Discussion Points:

• The journey from idea to FDA clearance: Learn how Helena and Patrick navigated the complex world of medical device innovation and regulation to bring affordable, high-quality vestibular goggles to market.
• Empowering clinicians with affordable tools: Discover how Vestibular First is increasing access to vestibular technology for clinicians and patients, allowing for better diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders.
• Future innovations in vestibular care: The Esmondes discuss their upcoming projects, including ocular motor testing tools and eye-tracking technology that will further enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Advice for healthcare entrepreneurs: Practical tips on how to identify market gaps, bring a product to life, and scale a business in the healthcare sector.

About Our Guests:

• Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT: Co-founder of Vestibular First, a physical therapist with a passion for vestibular therapy and making diagnostic tools more accessible to clinicians and patients.
• Patrick Esmonde: Co-founder and the technical mind behind Vestibular First, bringing his engineering expertise to the medical device industry.