I noticed that last month, you did some great research in the TENS/FES
area, and thought perhaps you might be able to help.
I need information (prices, distributors, etc) on functional
electrical stimulation(FES) devices used to restore hand mobility to
stroke or spinal cord-injury patients.
These devices can help patients grasp/hold and release objects, so
they can perform daily activities such as pouring or picking up a
book.
I am already aware of the NeuroCare Freehand, NESS Handmaster,the
Bionic Glove, the Impact Cuff, the FES Hand Grasp system, and the
Automove AM800, though none seem to be currently available.
Some of these devices are also being referred to as Functional
Neuromuscular Stimulation or neural prosthetic application devices.
Can you (or any of the other Researchers) help me locate any
additional devices similar to those mentioned above? Even just the
names would be super helpful. Thanks so much! |
Request for Question Clarification by
scriptor-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 11:04 PDT
Dear sga2004,
Thank you for asking specifically me for assistance. But
unfortunately, I don't think that I could handle your request the way
it deserves to. I really hope that the excellent skills of my
colleagues will produce useful information.
Best regards,
Scriptor
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 12:07 PDT
Dear sga2004,
I have posted some information for your review in the comment box
below. Please let me know if this is what you?re looking for.
Thanks,
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
sga2004-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 14:41 PDT
Scriptor, your honest response is truly appreciated.Thank you.
Bobbie7 -- thank you VERY much for taking a stab at this question.
The information you provide about the Compex Motion and the Neuromove
is helpful, but not exactly what I am looking for. The Compex Motion
seems to be a stimulator that will be used as the basis for creating
neuroprosthesis devices (like the one on their page
http://control.ee.ethz.ch/~fes/grasp_neuro.msql )
and the Neuromove seems like tool used solely under a rehab setting.
What I am really looking for is actual grasping neuroprostheses that
patients can use on a daily basis without necessarily having to be in
a rehab setting. Some I have found are:
NESS Handmaster (www.nessltd.com)
FES Hand Grasp System (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/rec/fes/)
The details from The Foundation for Assistive Technology (FAST)are
really great. Information on products that are underdevelopment is
certainly welcome.
I hope this clarifies my need a little better. Again, a million thanks.
~ sga2004
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 15:10 PDT
What about The BION microstimulator?
http://www.acnr.co.uk/pdfs/volume4issue2/v4i2rehab.pdf
Thanks,
Bobbie7
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 15:25 PDT
Dear sga2004,
Does this device meet your needs?
Neurodan A/S
ActiGrip: An External "brain training" system for restoring hand and grip function
http://www.neurodan.com/
Thanks, Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
sga2004-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 17:36 PDT
Hello bobbie7,
The Neurodan, like the Neuromove you mentioned earlier, is more of a
tool used in rehab setting. The BION microstimulator is such a
fantastic concept, though! It completely eliminates the patient's need
for an addtional (bulky) device - how wonderful! From the article I
see this project is at least 30 months away. I would be EXTREMELY
interested in finding out if there are any other devices like this
BION microstimulator. While I'm noticing many of the FES devices are
for rehab settings, I'm a little more interested in those devices that
patients can carry/wear (external or implanted) while they go through
the day. Great job!
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
01 Aug 2004 17:53 PDT
More information regarding the BION microstimulator can be found at their website:
http://www.biontech.org/about/what_is_a_bion_01.html
Contact information:
P.O. Box 905, Santa Clarita CA 91380
661-775-3995
www.aemf.org
biontech@aemf.org
http://www.biontech.org/about/bion_specs_01.html
I'll see if I can find other devices similar to this one.
Regards,
Bobbie7
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
02 Aug 2004 09:10 PDT
Dear sga2004,
How about the Hand Mentor Rehabilitation System?
?The Hand Mentor rehabilitation system, manufactured by Kinetic
Muscles Inc. (Tempe, AZ), aids in the restoration of hand function to
people who have experienced a stroke or other neurological injury.
Applying cutting-edge research about how the brain and body interact,
the Hand Mentor rehabilitation system aids in the restoration of hand
function to patients disabled by a stroke or other neurological
injury. The system, made by Kinetic Muscles Inc. (Tempe, AZ),
encourages patients to extend their wrists and fingers on their own as
much as possible. It won an award in the rehabilitation and
assistive-technology products category.?
Published MDDI April 2004
http://www.devicelink.com/mddi/archive/04/04/006.html
KMI?s first device, the Hand Mentor, is for hand rehabilitation and is
available by prescription from clinicians.
Read more about it here:
http://www.kineticmuscles.com/
Does this device meet your needs?
Sincerely,
Bobbie7
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Clarification of Question by
sga2004-ga
on
03 Aug 2004 14:43 PDT
Dear bobbie7,
Every device you've listed will be contribute to my research in one
capacity or another. While I might need help in the near future
researching some of these specific technologies, this information
will definitely help me get started. Thank you VERY much.
Please post all your comments as an answer.
Regards,
sga2004
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