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Therapeutic intervention using neuromechanical capacity (strength) in the repetitive practice of close-to-normal movements can directly address weakness and effectively restore motor control.

Exploring post-stroke upper extremity strength

Lower extremity resistance exercise, more commonly prescribed post stroke, has demonstrated improvement in functional tasks for rising from a chair, walking and stair climbing. Increasing strength for the upper extremity in hemiparetic patients has only been recently been studied.

Hemiparetic Attachment for Shoulder

Shoulder Patterns: Abduction/Adduction

Sliding pads accommodate limb length and any impaired scapulohumeral rhythm.
Lightweight to negate gravitational load.
Comfortable secure stabilization is ensured without the need to grasp a handle. However, a handle is provided to encourage the preferred thumbs up “full can” position which has a much lower risk of causing shoulder impingement-type symptoms.

Shoulder Patterns: Flexion/Extension

Uses the same attachment and adjustments as abduction/adduction.

Hemiparetic Attachment for Shoulder and Elbow

Shoulder Patterns: Internal/External Rotation Supports the weight of the forearm with an integrated armrest pad. Isolates internal/external rotation in a modified position.

Elbow Patterns: Extension/Flexion Uses the same attachment as shoulder internal/external rotation. Supports the weight of the forearm with an integrated armrest pad. Isolates flexion and extension in the transverse plane, negating the effect of gravity.