Canadians suffering from upper limb paralysis can now have advanced functional rehabilitation technology at home to help speed recovery and perform daily tasks. Health Canada has approved the ReGrasp Hand Neurorehabilitation System for use inside and outside the clinical setting.
ReGrasp utilizes Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) technology to help patients recover hand function and range of motion following a stroke or other neural injury. The patient system incorporates clinical NMES therapy into a convenient cotton garment, which is soft, comfortable, slim, inconspicuous, and lightweight, making it convenient for everyday use.
Intuitive and easy to use, the ReGrasp patient system is uniquely designed to assist patients with a wide range of activities of daily living. For example, ReGrasp facilitates hand opening and closing to mimic functional grasping, providing users with functional therapy in their everyday lives.
Watch this video to see the ReGrasp Hand Neurorehabilitation System works.
“Patients regain hand function faster when using ReGrasp for continuous therapy throughout the day” says Bojana Turic, Chief Medical Officer at Rehabtronics. “This type of NMES therapy is not easily accessible to patients outside of a clinical setting. This is why we are extremely excited that ReGrasp is now available for home use. Now, Canadians in need can have access to advanced functional rehabilitation in their everyday lives to improve their independence and quality of life”
Patients interested in trying ReGrasp, should consult their physical therapist or care provider prior to purchasing ReGrasp to learn if ReGrasp is suitable to help with you injury. To learn more, visit our ReGrasp webpage, and watch our instructional YouTube video to learn How ReGrasp works.
Clinicians who are interested in ReGrasp can learn more on our Clinicians webpage, or can contact us to learn more about equipping your patients with this technology.
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About Rehabtronics
Rehabtronics develops medical devices that restore function and improve the lives of people who are paralyzed or immobile. Founded in 2003 as a spinoff from the Neuroscience Institute of the University of Alberta, Rehabtronics is dedicated to bringing neuroscience discoveries into clinical practice. Prelivia, the company’s newest product, is designed to alleviate pressure injuries, one of the deadliest hospital-acquired injuries. Its rehabilitation devices help people recover movement after central or peripheral nervous system injury or disease.
