Ex N' Flex Assists in Stroke Recovery
Patient: 26 years post, suffering profound right CVA secondary to cerebral aneurysm. She presented with such increased extensor tone in her left arm and leg that she could not comfortably sit in a wheel chair for independent mobility.
EF - 250 Leg Machine - commenced December 1996
RESULTS: She was able to achieve and maintain enough range to sit 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 the handle. Now she is able to maintain the appropriate position with the regular forearm strap. By positioning the EF-100 in various positions she has also achieved a reduction in trunk tone and no longer requires the thoracic straps on her chair for positioning.
AS REPORTED BY:
MARLENE ALLEN BSC. PT. COORDINATOR OF THERAPY SERVICES
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
HILLSIDE MANOR
600 OSHAWA AVENUE, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1G 5T9
PH: 905-579-1777 FAX: 905-579-3911
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