Neuroplasticity is a fundamental concept to understand in how RehabSwift works.

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt and change in response to new experiences and injury. This means that the brain can reorganize itself and form new connections, even after a stroke. This is important for recovery, as it allows the brain to compensate for the damage caused by the stroke.

According to Timothy H. Murphy and Dale Corbett, in their paper published in Nature Journal “Plasticity during stroke recovery: from synapse to behaviour”, the brain’s ability to adapt and change can be leveraged to maximise the recovery after stroke. The article describes how different forms of therapy, such as physical and occupational therapy, can be used to help the brain create new connections and compensate for the damage caused by the stroke.

Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology, is a system that allows direct communication and interaction between the human brain and an external device, typically a computer or electronic device. It is a technology that enables individuals to control external devices using their brain activity.

BCI technology works by capturing electrical signals or patterns generated by the brain and translating them into commands that can be understood by the connected device. These signals are usually detected using electrodes placed on the scalp.

When it comes to recovery of arm and hand movement, neuroplasticity can be a powerful tool. By using brain-computer interfaces, people can practice new movements and retrain their brains. Over time, this repetition can lead to neuroplastic changes in the areas neighbourig the damaged parts of the brain that allows for improved arm and hand functions.

Brain-computer interfaces are a promising tool in rehabilitation, as they allow people to work on their movements in a new and engaging way, promoting neuroplastic changes that can lead to better function and recovery.

RehabSwift program is designed to be completed in a number of sessions over a period of 2-8 weeks depending on the severity of stroke and recovery goals. The first session will involve a thorough assessment of their conditions after stroke.

Our goal is to enable clinicians to create a customized rehabilitation programs that meet stroke survivors’ needs and help them achieve thier recovery goals.

To ensure our stroke rehabilitation solution is a good fit for each stroke survivor’s unique conditions, you should first measure their level of physical, cognitive, and sensory capabilities. In addition,  you will perform a non-invasive screening of the client’s brainwave activity while relaxed and during intention to move their stroke-affected hand.

You will aslo conduct screening by fitting the non-invasive EEG cap on stroke survivors. This collected data then automatically customizes the software program for the individual, which delivers personalised neurofeedback training sessions.

During each training session, clients undergo an EMG test and also complete five runs of EEG training program.

The EMG test is a non-invasive reflex test of the extensor muscles on the forearm, using adhesive electrodes and the RehabSwift robotic hands. This allows our software to track ongoing improvements and adjust the training sessions accordingly. 

Meanwhile, EEG training sessions involve non-invasive brain activity monitoring using an EEG cap. By using their thoughts and intention to move, clients can control the movement of the robotic hand enmeshed with their fingers, strengthening the neural pathways for sensory-motor function through completion of the neuro-feedback loop.

The RehabSwift program has been proven to provide significant benefits for individuals recovering from arm and hand impairments after stroke. Our clinical trials and research have shown that stroke survivors experienced improved movement and sensation in their affected arm and hand. Additionally, many participants have reported enhanced cognition following the program. These benefits are the result of the program’s unique combination of cutting-edge technology, personalised rehabilitation plans, and a commitment to providing the best possible care for stroke survivors.

The RehabSwift program stands out from other stroke rehabilitation solutions in several key ways. 

Firstly, our program incorporates the latest in brain-computer interface technology, allowing for a highly personalised and interactive experience for each patient. In fact, we are the only stroke rehabilitation in the world that tailors feedback to the individual’s timing pattern, providing extremely precise rehabilitation.

Secondly, our program is based on the principle of neuroplasticity, meaning that we focus on retraining the brain to promote long-term recovery and improved function. 

 These factors, combined with our commitment to ongoing research and development on new stroke recovery solutions, set the RehabSwift program apart as a world leader in the field of precision rehabilitation.

Due to the nature of RehabSwift’s personalised feedback, our program is widely available for anyone in the late acute, sub-acute and chronic stage after stroke.

For instance, a client four months post-stroke experienced life-changing improvement. On the other hand, a stroke survivor who took part in our clinical trials was 40 years post-stroke and still saw results!

To be eligible for this service, one should:

• Have arm/hand mobility restrictions.
• Not have complete contracture of arm/hand on restricted side.
• Have the cognitive capacity to comprehend and follow instructions.

RehabSwift fits in seamlessly with esisting programs and in fact there is evidence that BCI training primes and enhances the efficacy of conventional therapy. 

RehabSwift and ProRehab may be covered under NDIS and MyAgedCare codes, either partially or fully depending on the level of cover. 

ProRehab is our portable and more accessible companion to RehabSwift. Rather than using brain- computer-interface technology, ProRehab uses audio-visual prompts and a robotic hand to promote similar benefits to RehabSwift.

ProRehab provides the opportunity to excercise the hand opening and closing functions while the user intends to do so.

There is evidence that repetitive arm and hand excrcise following stroke promotes neural plasticity and helps strengthen damaged neural pathways. 

ProRehab’s flexibility is what makes it such an incredible interface. It can be used in a variety of ways:

1. In  preparation for neural feedback training with RehabSwift’s flagship product. This option is recommended specifically in the early stages of the stroke when stroke suvivors do not have the mental capacity to peroform motor imagery yet.
2. As a complement to RehabSwift’s flagship product: clients can keep using ProRehab at the convenience of their homes to maintain and boost their rehab gains achieved with RehabSwift solution.
3. Finally, Pro-Rehab can be used as a standalone device. The ProRehab solution provides many benefits for those who live remotely and cannot access our clinic-based RehabSwift solution.

We make the process with ProRehab as easy as possible:

First, we deliver and install the device directly to your home or preferred location.

Second, we provide comprehensive training and a training manual – but don’t stress, Pro-Rehab is super easy to use, with a few touches of the screen you’re ready to go.

Third, you can conduct your ProRehab training via remote tele-rehabilitation with a qualified practitioner; or use it whenever is convenient for you!

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