Research
Spinal Cord Injury
For people living with spinal cord injury, motorized range-of-motion therapy can provide regular, supported movement when weakness, paralysis, spasticity, fatigue, or limited balance make independent exercise difficult. Passive and active-assist cycling may help maintain joint range of motion, support circulation, reduce stiffness, assist with spasticity management, and provide a safe way to keep the arms or legs moving as part of a regular routine. Where a person is able to contribute, active-assist movement can encourage participation without requiring them to sustain the full effort. Ex N’ Flex is not a replacement for rehabilitation or clinical care, but it can be a practical tool for ongoing mobility maintenance, comfort, and participation between therapy sessions.

Studies and White papers:
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Effects of continuous passive motion on reversing the adapted spinal circuit in humans with chronic spinal cord injury. The results of this study support the use of the passive mode of robot-assisted therapy for humans with complete SCI who cannot exercise actively. https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0003999312011999

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