Ex N' Flex

What Ex N' Flex does

Ex N' Flex (operating as Tecogics Scientific Ltd) is a privately held Canadian medical equipment manufacturer founded in 1991 in Ottawa, Ontario. The company designs, builds, and sells motorized Range of Motion (ROM) therapy devices that deliver passive and active-assisted exercise to individuals with limited mobility caused by neurological conditions and injuries — including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, and ALS. Its product portfolio comprises three units: the EF-100AW for arm/wrist/shoulder therapy with three movement planes; the EF-250 leg exerciser with biofeedback display and automatic safety shutdown; and the EF-300, a compact 20-lb dual-purpose arm/leg device with an adaptive smart motor. The technical foundation rests on a patented biofeedback indicator that measures active user work and limb resistance, paired with a processor-controlled motor that scales assistance to user strength.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market augmented by institutional sales to long-term care homes and rehabilitation clinics. Buyers reach the company through a toll-free sales line, a Shopify storefront for parts and accessories, and a request-a-quote form for larger or institutional orders. Funding support is available through third-party medical financing (MediCard in Canada), nonprofit fundraising partner Help Hope Live (10% discount), and veterans' funding pathways via Canadian Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America. Marketing channels include a content website, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, a podcast, and a formal $100 referral program. Strategic GTM alliances with MS Canada, Spinal Cord Injury Canada, Brain Injury Canada, Parkinson Canada, After Stroke, ORCA, and Accessibility.com provide patient referrals across each major condition category.

Revenue mechanics are exclusively one-time hardware sales with no disclosed subscription or consumables-driven recurring component; pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed. The operation is small (1–10 employees) and founder-led historically, with an ownership transition underway since 2018 when co-founders Dr. Errol Gray and Ms. Vera Ablack initiated divestiture. No external institutional funding, no disclosed financial metrics, and no app, API, or software platform accompany the devices. Geographic reach spans 11+ countries, anchored in Canada and the US, with cumulative installed base reported at 5,166+ units since founding.

Name

Ex N' Flex

Legal name

Tecogics Scientific Ltd

Website

https://exnflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ex N' Flex (Tecogics Scientific Ltd) is an Ottawa-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1991 that produces motorized range-of-motion therapy devices (EF-100, EF-250, EF-300) for individuals with limited mobility from MS, spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson's, and other neurological conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH)

Keywords

• Motorized therapy devices
• Range of motion therapy
• Passive exercise equipment
• Medical rehabilitation machines
• Mobility therapy devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Motorized Therapy Devices: One-time purchase of motorized ROM therapy machines including EF-100 (arm/wrist), EF-250 (leg), and EF-300 (arm/leg) models. Revenue from direct consumer and institutional sales with optional accessories and leg support systems. No recurring subscription component mentioned.
2. Referral Program Incentive: $100 referral reward for existing customers who refer new buyers. Rewards paid after referred customer's purchase is completed.
3. Partnership Discount Program: 10% discount offered in conjunction with Help Hope Live fundraising campaigns, suggesting occasional promotional or partnership-based revenue adjustments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ex N' Flex designs, manufactures, and sells motorized Range of Motion (ROM) therapy devices for individuals with limited mobility due to neurological conditions, injuries, or degenerative diseases. The product line includes the EF-100AW (arm/wrist/shoulder), EF-250 (leg), and EF-300 (combined arm and leg) models, each offering passive and active-assisted exercise with patented biofeedback. Sales occur directly to consumers and to institutional buyers such as long-term care homes and rehabilitation clinics.

Product overview

Ex N' Flex offers a portfolio of three motorized Range of Motion (ROM) therapy devices for individuals with limited mobility. The EF-100AW provides targeted arm, wrist, and shoulder therapy with three movement planes; the EF-250 is a leg-focused exerciser with biofeedback; and the EF-300 is a versatile dual-purpose machine combining arm and leg therapy with adaptive motor technology. All devices support both passive and active training modes for conditions including MS, SCI, TBI, stroke, and Parkinson's disease.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EF-100AW Arm/Wrist Therapy Machine Targeted motorized therapy device for arms, wrists, and shoulders offering three distinct movement planes, passive and active training modes, height-adjustable frame compatible with chairs or wheelchairs, and a patented biofeedback indicator. Designed for individuals with limited upper-body mobility due to conditions such as stroke, MS, SCI, or other neurological disorders.
• EF-250 Leg Therapy Machine Compact, sturdy motorized leg exerciser featuring specially designed wheels and lockdowns, forward and reverse direction motion, three speed settings, height-adjustable frame, biofeedback display, auto safety shutdown, and lightweight mobile design with wheel locks. Intended for users with limited lower-body mobility who need seated or wheelchair-based therapy.
• EF-300 Arm/Leg Therapy Machine Versatile full-body therapy device working both upper and lower body, with a smart motor that adapts to the user's strength capacity, cabled remote, biofeedback display, and a compact 20 lb form factor usable on the floor for legs or on a tabletop for arms. Designed for users needing both arm and leg therapy in a single device.
• Parts and Accessories Replacement parts, accessories, and consumables for Ex N' Flex therapy machines, sold through a dedicated Shopify online storefront to support installed devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,958,026 miles estimated distance travelled by Ex N' Flex users (equated to walking)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MS Canada (Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner providing resources and information about multiple sclerosis. MS Canada is one of the most prominent MS organizations in Canada with an estimated 77,000 Canadians living with the disease.
• Spinal Cord Injury Canada (SCI-Can)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner providing education about spinal cord injury. Ex N' Flex provides resources explaining how the spinal cord works and therapy options.
• Brain Injury CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner addressing acquired brain injury, which has annual incidences greater than MS, spinal cord injury, HIV/AIDS, and breast cancer combined.
• Parkinson CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner providing information about Parkinson's disease and therapy options. Research page specifically addresses Parkinson's motor function improvements through robotic assistance.
• After StrokecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner addressing stroke recovery. Every nine minutes a Canadian will have a stroke; over 62,000 Canadians have a stroke each year with 400,000+ survivors.
• ORCA (Ontario Retirement Communities Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner since 1977, representing Ontario retirement communities. ORCA has been setting operational excellence standards in the sector.
• Accessibility.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner focused on creating objective and trustworthy information and resources for equal access to physical and digital worlds.
• Help Hope LivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit community-based fundraising platform for people with unmet medical expenses. Provides 10% discount on Ex N' Flex products for campaign participants.
• MediCard (Canada)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical financing partner providing installment payment options for Canadian customers purchasing Ex N' Flex equipment.
• Canadian Veterans AffairsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment funding pathway for Canadian veterans through official Veterans Affairs approval process.
• PVA (Paralyzed Veterans of America)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based organization providing veteran resources and information about Ex N' Flex equipment availability through PVA programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Breg: Breg (now part of Enovis/DJO) manufactures and distributes orthopedic bracing, supports, and rehabilitation products used for joint, spine, and post-surgical therapy. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Ex N' Flex at the institutional orthopedic and rehabilitation buyer level.
• Performance Health: Performance Health (formerly Patterson Medical) distributes a broad portfolio of rehabilitation, DME, and physical therapy products through medical channels. It is a broad incumbent that sells some adjacent rehab exercise equipment competing with Ex N' Flex for clinical and institutional buyers.
• Allard USA: Allard USA manufactures orthotic devices, bracing, and supportive footwear for patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions. It is a broad incumbent in the rehabilitation and bracing space that competes with Ex N' Flex for patients served by orthotists and rehabilitation clinicians.

Direct peers

• Tyromotion: Tyromotion (acquired by Enovis/DJO) produces robotic and sensor-based rehabilitation devices such as Armeo Power and Pablo for upper-extremity therapy in neurological patients. Its device portfolio overlaps with Ex N' Flex's EF-100 and EF-300 in clinical rehab settings.
• Restorative Therapies: Restorative Therapies manufactures the RT300 (and earlier RT200) functional electrical stimulation cycles used by individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. It is the closest competitor to Ex N' Flex because both target the same neurological-condition patient populations with in-home motorized therapy devices.
• Saebo: Saebo offers upper-extremity rehabilitation devices (SaeboFlex, SaeboGlove, SaeboStretch) primarily for stroke survivors, but also used by MS and TBI patients. It is a direct peer to the EF-100 in the home upper-limb rehabilitation category.
• Bionik Laboratories: Bionik Laboratories manufactures the InMotion ARM and InMotion WALK robotic therapy systems for stroke and other neurological conditions. It directly competes for the same clinical stroke-rehabilitation buyers that Ex N' Flex's EF-100 is designed to serve.
• Hocoma (DIH): Hocoma, now part of DIH, produces robotic rehabilitation devices such as Armeo (upper extremity) and Erigo (early mobilization) used in clinics for stroke, TBI, and SCI patients. It competes with Ex N' Flex for clinical and hospital referrals in the same rehabilitation niches, especially for upper-extremity therapy.
• MOTOmed: MOTOmed (by Reck) makes motorized movement therapy devices for arms and legs used by patients with MS, Parkinson's, stroke, and paralysis in clinics and homes. Its product architecture and target conditions overlap almost entirely with Ex N' Flex's EF-100, EF-250, and EF-300 lineup.

Emerging players

• Ekso Bionics: Ekso Bionics builds exoskeleton and robotic rehabilitation devices (EksoNR, EksoUE) for spinal cord injury and stroke recovery. Its focus on wearable rather than stationary therapy makes it an emerging competitor to Ex N' Flex in the same neurological-condition patient populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPwBVzEn_Rl3YRvWyceV_4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExNFlex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ex-n-flex
• Xx.com/exnflextherapy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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