Power of Play
Reshaping rehabilitation by the
Power of Play.
Welcome to Power of Play, where we design innovative, play-based medical devices to support pediatric physical rehabilitation. Our goal is to empower clinicians with tools that make therapy engaging and effective.
About
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance pediatric rehabilitation by providing a child-friendly tool that collects accurate and objective measures of grip and pinch strength from pediatric patients to support the development of their fine motor skills, ultimately improving rehabilitation outcomes globally and setting new standards in pediatric rehabilitation care.
Our Team
Co-Founder
Deena Al-Sammak
Deena is a level IV Health, Engineering, Science & Entrepreneurship student at McMaster University.
Co-Founder
Rooaa Shanshal
Rooaa is a level IV software & biomedical engineering student at McMaster Univerisity.
Our Advisors
Clinical Advisor
Tara Packham PhD, OTReg.(Ont.)
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Clinical experience in hand therapy for 25+ years
Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Science, McMaster
Clinical Advisor
Hannah Bauer, OTReg.(Ont.)
Occupational therapist on the pediatric ambulatory Plastic Surgery and Burns clinic team at McMaster Children’s Hospital with a practice focus on hand therapy.
Business Mentor
Mariya Leslie
Manager of Student Entrepreneurship, The Forge, McMaster University. Mariya provides our team with advice & guidance concerning product commercialization & business development.
Business Mentor
Gail Martin
Former CEO & Strategic Partnerships Director, McMaster HealthLabs
Innovation Factory Expert Advisor