Sophisticated sensors help to improve motor control and coordination while
encouraging frequent use and intensive training

The NeuroGym Trainer is a mobile, multi-faceted biofeedback device designed to help clients regain motor control and coordination. The NeuroGym Trainer uses input from various sensors to control the action of computer games, for instance to move a paddle to intercept a ball or to steer a car along a track.  Targeted muscle activity and movements can be encouraged or discouraged by simple adjustments to software parameters.  Successfully playing the game, then, depends upon meeting the minimum therapist-determined muscle activation or movement parameters. This mechanism provides real-time, speed sensitive feedback, allowing highly intensive goal-oriented and motivational rehabilitation. 

Unlike traditional biofeedback devices, the NeuroGym Trainer provides exceptional versatility through the use of various input sensors that monitor muscle activity (EMG), weight shift or pressure changes, tilt, and proximity to a target. A therapist may choose to use a sensor individually or in combination with others. In addition, therapists can choose  from a number of programs to design treatment plans ranging from simple one-channel programs to multi-channel training set-ups. This versatility allows therapists to target individual muscles for relaxation or activation or to train more complex multi-joint movements.

Features

• Goal-oriented, motivational training software emphasizes both movement accuracy and speed sensitivity
• Monitor displays the game and oscilloscope simultaneously
• Multiple sensors are available, including EMG, pressure, tilt, stretch, proximity, joint angle alarm goniometer, and incontinence vaginal probe
• EMG sensors can detect even minimal muscle activity
• Game and oscilloscope settings can be stored for use in multiple training sessions and to record patient progress

Benefits

• Improves motor control and coordination
• Encourages increased frequency and intensity of training sessions
• Increases active range of joint motion
• Increases weight bearing ability and balance (static and dynamic)
• Decreases muscle tension
• Improves coordination between agonist and antagonist muscle pairs
• Improves coordination of functional synergies
• Discourages unwanted muscular activity within a particular movement
• Improves coordination of a movement spanning multiple joints

Clinical Applications

• Spinal cord and brain injuries
• Stroke
• Cerebral Palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia
• Muscle imbalance, peripheral neuropathies, post-surgical joint retraining, incontinence
• Post injury strength and balance training

Specifications

The NeuroGym Trainer system is contained in a durable, hardshell carrying case (dimensions) and comes in either an EMG version (Model NGA-4-A) or a non-EMG version (Model NGA-4-B)

• Dedicated notebook computer
• Power adapter, USB mouse
• Pre-loaded NeuroGym Trainer Software games
• 2 EMG sensors  (Model NGA-4-A only)
• Four Channel Interface Unit

Select the appropriate other sensors from the sensor list.

In Action

• Within only six weeks of training with the NeuroGym Trainer, a woman with frozen shoulder who was limited to 45° of shoulder abduction regained a functional range of 135°.
• After a stroke, a man in his 50’s had limited control of the left upper extremity and did not have functional use of his hand and arm to, for example, turn a door handle. By training with the NeuroGym Trainer regained functional use of the arm for activities of daily living.
• A young man with drop foot could not walk without an ankle-foot orthosis. After training with the NeuroGym Trainer he regained control of the dorsiflexors to the point where he could walk safely without a brace.

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