Upright Science

Upright Science – FDA-Cleared Balance App

Balance is the sixth vital sign — and the most overlooked.

You already know the five vital signs used to measure overall health: body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. But balance is equally critical — and virtually never measured until it's too late.

Falls are the leading cause of accident-related deaths for people over 60. After a serious fall, 40% of survivors will die within 6 months. Balance problems are behind virtually all of these falls — problems that could have been identified and addressed had balance been assessed regularly, just like every other vital sign.

Upright Science changes that.

🏥 FDA-Cleared Balance Assessment
Upright Science uses FDA-cleared technology to measure and monitor balance — bringing clinical-grade assessment to everyday life. Designed for clinicians and their patients, the app enables regular, structured balance screening so problems can be caught early and acted on.

🚶 Gait Assessment – Three Modes
Upright Science includes a comprehensive gait assessment feature with three distinct test modes, each targeting a specific aspect of movement and mobility:

• Walking Test — Analyses the user's gait pattern during a standard walk, assessing key biomechanical markers based on the walking environment and contextual conditions.

• Running Test — Evaluates gait mechanics during a run, capturing movement data and key performance indicators specific to running dynamics.

• Dual Task Test — Assesses cognitive-motor function by combining physical movement with a simultaneous cognitive challenge, revealing how well the brain and body coordinate under real-world conditions.

Each test mode includes:
✅ Clear, step-by-step instructions before the test begins
✅ Real-time voice feedback and audio cues throughout the assessment
✅ Environment-aware analysis based on surrounding conditions
✅ Key point detection tailored to each specific mode

📊 Clinician-Led Monitoring
Upright Science is built around the clinician-patient relationship. Your assigned clinician receives your balance and gait assessment results, activity data and vitals — giving them everything they need to build a personalized exercise and wellness plan tailored to your condition and goals.

If any reading or pattern raises concern, your clinician can respond and adjust your plan in real time — before a fall happens.

📲 Health Connect Integration
Upright Science integrates with Android Health Connect to give your clinician a complete picture of your health between assessments. The app reads the following data — only after you grant explicit permission:

• Active & total calories burned
• Step count and movement cadence
• Distance moved
• Movement speed
• Exercise sessions
• Wheelchair pushes
• Heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV)
• Sleep sessions

This data is synced securely to your clinician every 4 hours over encrypted HTTPS. It is never sold, never shared with third parties, and is used solely to support your clinical care within the Upright Science platform.

🔒 Built for Clinical Trust
• FDA-cleared technology
• All health data encrypted in transit
• Data shared only with your assigned clinician
• No third-party data sharing
• Permission-based — you stay in control

Balance is a vital sign. Start measuring it.

Download Upright Science today and give your clinician the data they need to keep you safe, mobile and independent.