Intended Use
The ArmeoPower is a rehabilitative exercise device intended for patients who have lost or have restricted function in their upper extremities caused by central or peripheral nervous system damage, spinal and muscular or bone-related disorders. The ArmeoPower supports specific exercises for increasing the strength of muscles and the range of motion of joints in order to improve motor function. Furthermore, the ArmeoPower assists clinicians in evaluating these functions.
Indications
Taking into account the contraindications and every patient’s individual profile, indications for the use of the ArmeoPower include:
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Cerebral palsy (CP)
- Recovery from neurosurgical interventions
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Muscle diseases
- Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
- Upper limb ataxia
- Neuropathies (e.g. Guillain-Barré syndrome)
Just as for any other therapy, the physician in charge is always responsible for the indication. Functional therapy with the ArmeoPower is not possible or indicated in every case.
For contraindications and risk factors, please see legal notes.