Handy Rehab
The Medical Post.
Scientists with the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research have developed an in-home, web-based rehabilitation system to help stroke or spinal-cord injury patients to recover basic hand movements. As patient Ginny Bockman demonstrates, a joystick-like device called ReJoyce (short for Rehab Joystick for Computer Exercise) allows users to play video games based on everyday tasks such as turning a key or twisting a jar lid. Recent studies have shown that functional electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles in conjunction with daily hand exercises over several weeks can significantly improve hand function, according to ReJoyce developer Dr. Arthur Prochazka (PhD).
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Read more about ReJoyce here.
Device stimulates paralyzed hands, arms to move again
CBC News
A new medical device developed in Canada helps stimulate arms and hands frozen by paralysis from stroke or spinal cord injuries.
The device, called Rejoyce, combines a wristband that uses electronic pulses that open and close the hand in response to the patient clicking their teeth, and a computer joystick that helps develop movement and motor skills.
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Spinal Cord Injury Walk
Global News, Edmonton
An Edmonton family is encouraging the public to lace up for a good cause this weekend - in honour of a loved one.
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Going the Distance
Global News, Edmonton
The first annual "Bockman Foundation Wheel, Walk or Run" ends on a high note. Gord Steinke explains.
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