The RT200 FES Elliptical Rehabilitation Therapy System is the only system which provides simultaneous FES arm and leg therapy, which is called "hybrid" therapy.
So how does it work?
You use the RT200 while sitting in the dedicated seat secured by a three point harness. Your feet are secured in the footplates while your hands grip the hand grips - a position that allows you to obtain hybrid therapy.
Hybrid therapy is often sought after because of the possibility of higher cardiovascular demands compared to leg or arm therapy alone.
Electrodes are placed on 6-12 of your muscle groups - on both legs or one leg and one arm or both arms. The muscles to be stimulated will be selected by your clinician based on an initial assessment.
Typically you would build up to 4-7 30 minute to 60 minute sessions weekly, but not more than once per day. Your clinician at Neurolink Physiotherapy will prescribe the usage that is appropriate for your home bike and in our clinic when you come in on a sessional basis.
If you have sufficient strength and movement in your arms, your therapist may focus the FES on your lower extremities. In this case you could move your arms while the FES evoked strong muscles contractions in your legs.
If you have reduced strength and movement in your arms, your therapist may distribute the FES across both your arms and legs so that you can gain the benefits of FES in all the major muscle groups.
How can I benefit from using the RT-200?
- Improve cardiovascular fitness as a wheelchair user or a walking client
- Improve tone and or strength in major upper & lower body muscle groups if active movement is present prior to use
- Work on reciprocal arm and leg involvement as in walking
- Maintain and/or increases range of motion
- Aid in the prevention of joint contractures
- Adjunct to active rehabilitation
- May reduce spasms
- May stimulate circulation
- May promote efficient bowel and bladder function
- Build muscle tone in paralysed leg muscles
Who can benefit from using the RT-200?
Clients with:
- Spinal cord injury with an ASIA A, B, C or D (Paraplegia, Tetraplegia or incomplete spinal cord injury)
- Brain Injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke, Hemiplegia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Transverse Myelitis
- Cerebral Palsy
- HSP
A comprehensive FES bike assessment with your treating Clinical Specialist FES Neuro Physio in our clinic will help you determine which device would be most suitable and easiest for your use.
Click here to arrange your FES Bike assessment or to find out about how you can rent your own bike.
Remember: It's your time now to take action towards your next mobility goal!
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