Saturday, February 11, 2012

New Technology Treatment Therapy - "The Amazing InMotion Shoulder/Arm Robot"

JDT is committed to providing patients with the most effective therapy to speed up recovery time for stroke victims and multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers.  The robotic device is designed to help patients with motor disabilities by the use of repetition exercises combined with a visual interface.  Patients operate a joystick that controls an onscreen cursor which interacts with several games designed to increase motor and visual functions of patients.

The device focuses on helping the patient correct non-fluid motions that the brain does to compensate for the lack of motor skills.  The therapy is not only effective but is made to be interesting and fun.

Patients will experience the following:

  • A maze game where patients guide the cursor through a series of mazes.
  • Follow-the-leader dot catcher where patients move the cursor to connect one portion of a circle with another.
  • Pseudo-paint program where patients can make art through the movements of the cursor.
The robotic device assists patients throughout each activity and all data is recorded to monitor progress.  JDT plans on adding an accessory that will allow additional hand and shoulder therapy.