Bioness: Breakthrough Rehabilitation

Imagine technology so advanced that it may help stroke and other neurological patients to regain lost hand control and improve mobility, which may enable them to achieve greater independence than they believed possible. Through partnership with Bioness Inc., this highly sophisticated technology is now a reality at Courage Center, which serves as a regional evaluation and treatment site.

    • NESS H200: Neuro-rehabilitation Therapy for Upper Extremities

      The prosthesis consists of a soft polymer fitting that rests over the hand and forearm. Embedded in the device are five surface electrodes that stimulate muscles in the hand and wrist. A microprocessor allows the therapist to program the device with a series of exercises customized for each person. Clinical trials support the effectiveness of the NESS H200 in facilitating return of function for people in the acute phase of recovery following stroke and brain injury, as well as for select patients whose injuries are years old.
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      NESS L300: Neuro-rehabilitation System for Lower Extremities

      It's a revolution in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) technology, designed to help people experiencing foot drop to regain mobility and help “normalize” walking and gait. The L300 uses wireless communication to “talk” to its components, eliminating cumbersome wires and allowing the clinician the ability to fine-tune settings while the patient is actually walking. This user-friendly system is appropriate for a broad range of conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and incomplete spinal cord injury.
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NESS H200 Wins Most Valuable Product Award

The NESS H200 Hand Rehabilitation System has earned the 2009 Most Valuable Product Award in the occupational therapy category from Therapy Times!  In an effort to determine products that are most useful to today's therapy professionals, Therapy Times opened voting to all therapists, readers, and associates to select the products that have the greatest influence on today’s therapy profession. The winners were announced July 20 on Therapy Times Web site: http://www.therapytimes.com

Julie Blum, MS, OTR/L, OT from Boca Raton Community Hospital (Davis Therapy Centers) in Boca Raton, Florida, nominated the H200 with her comment, "I use the H200 on many post-stroke patients and see definite improvement in overall function, contributing to greater independence."

“We are eagerly integrating this technology into both our inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. By adopting this Bioness technology in our treatment plans, we are maximizing rehabilitation potential for many clients."
- Judy Giergielewicz, adult rehabilitation manager for Courage Center