Passive/Active Exercise for Disabled

EX N'FLEX AIDS IN STROKE RECOVERY

Patient - 26 years old post, suffering profound right CVA secondary to a cerebral aneurysm. She presented with such increased extensor tone in her left arm and leg that she could not comfortably sit in a wheelchair for independent mobility.

EF-250 Leg Exerciser - Commenced December 1996

Results - She was able to achieve and maintain enough range to site comfortably and safely in a wheel chair and subsequently lifts her own left foot off the floor to place it on the wheelchair foot pedal.

EF-100 Arm Machine - Commenced June 1997

Results - Initially her left hand had to be secured to handle. Now she is able to maintain the appropriate position with the regular forearm strap. By positioning the EF-100 in various portions she has also achieved reduction in trunk tone and no longer requires the thoracic straps on her chair for positioning.

The end result - ONE VERY HAPPY LADY!

As reported by Marlene Allen Bsc Bsc PT
Coordinator of Therapy Services
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Hillsdale Manor
600 Oshawa Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada LIG 5T9
Ph. (905) 579-1777 Fax: (905) 579-3911