We offer an eight-week programme of upper limb rehabilitation using a suite of robotics and VR technology in our RehabHub.
The rehabilitation technology at STEPS includes functional electrical stimulation (FES), robotics, virtual reality (VR), and full-body motion capture. It is used to provide intensive, high repetition and motivational treatment to enhance therapy in those with upper limb impairment following neurological and complex trauma. The technologies aim to replicate movements often practiced as part of therapy sessions and use games to provide focus for the movement(s) you are working on. The technology can be programmed for your individual needs and goals.
Technology Available
MindMaze
- MindMotion® Go
- Intento®
- Izar®
Syrebo™ Hand Rehab Glove
Syrebo™ is a high-tech solution for hand rehabilitation. Using soft robotic exoskeleton technology and insights from neuroscience, Syrebo™ is designed to help clients recover hand motor functions at every stage of rehabilitation.
What is included in the price:
- Week 1 - two-hour initial assessment with a qualified therapist which will involve an opportunity to experience the technology
- Development of a tailored programme, using the most appropriate technology to work towards your goals.
- Week 2 to 7 - three 90-minute sessions for 6 weeks using the technology.
Sessions will be 12:00-13:30 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, clients attending will need to be available to attend the full programme. - Week 8 - there will be a final reassessment session, where specific outcome measures will be reviewed with the opportunity to access your ‘favourite’ technology for 30 minutes.
- A brief discharge report detailing any progress made during the programme will be provided
*If a more detailed report is required, e.g., for case managers or solicitors to evidence the benefits of future rehabilitation, and / or purchase of any technology, this can be provided at an additional cost.
Who can join the group:
Anyone with the following injuries or conditions, including (and not limited to):
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Cancer
- Complex orthopaedic Trauma
In some cases, there are contraindications that would prevent someone from safely being able to use the equipment or attend the group. We will discuss these with you following your completion of the online referral.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the online referral form and one of the STEPS team will contact you. Please call us prior to completing this if you have any questions at all.
The inclusions/exclusions are as follows:
Upper Limb Neurotechnology Group Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
To join this group, you need to:
- Have arm weakness caused by a neurological condition or injury
- Be 16 years old or over
- Be able to sit on a chair or in your own wheelchair without assistance
- Be able walk/self-propel in a wheelchair without assistance approximately 50m (level indoor surfaces with lift to access to upper floors)
- To be able to attend to own toileting needs.
- Availability to complete the 8-week programme delivered over consecutive weeks
Unfortunately, you will not be able to join this group if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Current fractures or severe orthopaedic conditions
- Severe osteoporosis with risk of fractures
- Severe pain in affected arm
- Unable to move affected arm to hip level with elbow relatively straight with or without assistance
- Unable to follow and retain verbal instructions
- Visual impairment and/or photosensitivity that would prevent you being able to watch a television or use a computer screen
- Severe medical conditions which could be exacerbated by participation in arm movement, exercise activities and use of computer screens e.g. severe heart or lung disease, malignancy, haemorrhagic disease, uncontrolled epileptic disorder
Price
The cost of an 8-week programme is £1950