We know that for good health we all need adequate exercise and this is normally difficult if not impossible for individuals following a spinal cord injury.  However, if exercise could become possible, those with spinal cord injury potentially have a lot to gain.

The function of the RehaMove system is to allow such individuals to operate a stationary cycle (a motorised ergometer) with their own muscle power.

We know that in order to have a beneficial effect on the bones, muscles and cardiovascular system, exercise should involve working the large muscles of the body against some form of resistance.  The RehaMove system is an easy, effective and safe way of activating these leg muscles and achieving exercise health benefits. 
 

A sophisticated control system delivers stimulation to selected muscles of the leg to develop muscle power over time.  At the push of a button the ergometer starts to rotate, the system detects the position of the crank arms, calculates the time at which each muscle needs to be stimulated and sends the correct stimulation impulses to the electrodes. 

Thus it creates a fluent cycling movement.

Over time, as the condition of the leg muscles improves, they are able to take a greater share of the effort required to pedal against resistance producing a training effect.  The system senses the contribution that the users muscles can make from moment to moment during the cycling task and adjusts how hard the user is working – making up the difference with motor power.

Indications for Usage
The RehaMove System is applicable to spinal cord injured persons with complete or incomplete lesions where the lower motor neurons are still intact.  Spasticity in the limbs is generally managed by the system, which automatically senses and adapts to the onset of muscle spasm in the lower limbs during use.

To use the system effectively it is necessary that the user, perhaps with the support of a helper, can place electrodes correctly, position a wheelchair or appropriate seating system close to the motion trainer and secure the feet within the motion trainer pedals.

The latest evolution of RehaMove now incorporates Smart Card technology allowing sophisticated logging and analysis of exercise session data.  Day by day you can monitor and confirm your own progress.