Mini thematic brochure: GAIT
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HUNOVA AND GAIT A rehabilitation path for the recovery of necessary motor functions for gait

GAIT CONTROL: KEY ELEMENT IN DAILY LIFE “Walking and balance disorders have a significant impact on the quality of life and independence of patients, whether these are the result of a neurological condition, orthopedic trauma, or a fall, they deeply compromise people’s motor autonomy.” Debelleix et al., 1997; Hendricks et al., 2002; Appelros et al., 2003; Paolucci et al., 2008. MAIN CAUSES FOR BALANCE AND GAIT RELATED PROBLEMS REDUCTION OF MUSCLE STRENGTH IN LOWER LIMBS AND TORSO ALTERED GAIT SCHEME ORTHOPEDIC AREA COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT POSTURAL INSTABILITY DISABILITY CAUSED BY TRAUMATIC...

BALANCE RECOVERY: A KEY COMPONENT FOR THE RECOVERY OF GAIT CONTROL Postural control requires neurophysiological mechanisms to: - Maintain a stable position (balance) against gravity. - Produce responses that anticipate voluntary movements in the desired direction. - Stabilize some body parts to allow movement in others. - Quickly correct the displacement of the center of gravity, or to recover stance after a perturbation. Kandel Swartz 2001 Walking is an ability that requires balance, muscle strength and motor control. It needs constant adaptation in relation to a changing surface. Training...

RE-EDUCATION OF THE TRUNK: A KEY POINT There is a strong correlation between the control and the strength of the trunk, keeping balance, and gait control. In addition, the torso motor skills measured in the acute/subacute phase constitute a reliable prognostic index for the path to recovery and chronic ADL (Activities in Daily Living) alterations. Trunk rehabilitation work is mainly carried out by: • REACHING EXERCISES • TRUNK STABILITY • LOAD SHIFTING “However, a significant number of patients have trunk deficits on their return home (risk of fall)”. Franchignoni et al., 1997; Duarte et...

HUNOVA PROTOCOLS: A RECOVERY PATHWAY FROM ACUTE PHASE TO DISCHARGE Whether it is the recovery of gait after surgery, a neurological condition, prolonged immobilization, or sedentarism, hunova allows the evaluation of the patient’s abilities and offers targeted and personalized programs. Progressive increase of the difficulty level Qualitative evaluation of the patient’s performance Tracking of treatment and progress over time thanks to personalized reports Control and strengthening of the trunk Evaluation of balance under static and dynamic conditions. Static, Dynamic or Reactive balance Full...

SILVER INDEX AND KNEE INDEX: A DIGITAL SOLUTION TO THE GAIT CONTROL Thanks to the digital solutions knee index and silver index, developed for hunova, it is possible to direct the orthopedic and geriatric patient towards a multi-factor rehabilitation path in which gait is one of the key elements. index index index knee knee knee A functional assessment index for the knee suggested after a traumatic event or surgery. The knee index measures the functional condition of the knee and suggests a customized program for motor recovery based on the assessment results. A predictive and preventive...

HUNOVA COVERS SEVERAL EXTENSIVE REHABILITATION PHASES Digital solutions and clinical protocols implemented on hunova allow to follow the patient throughout the rehabilitation path from the ACUTE phase to the FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY, providing to the facility an extremely flexible and complete tool. Patient ability HUNOVA FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE Robotic treadmill Training system Overgroud walking training Robotic Assisted walkers GAIT trainer Soft esoskeletons TRUNK STRENGHTENING Time ACUTE PHASE SUBACUTE PHASE FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION FAC: Functional Ambulation Classification Comparison...

Movendo Technology Srl a socio unico Via Bombrini 13/10 - 16149 Genova, Italy info@movendo.technology +39 010 0995700 Subsidiaries Movendo Technology GmbH Ganghoferstraße 66 80339 - München, Germany Movendo Technology Inc 68 Harrison Ave #605, PMB 39446 Boston, MA 02111- 1929 – USA “Intended use: hunova is a device for the rehabilitation and functional sensory-motor evaluation of lower limbs and torso. In particular, it is designed for use in orthopedics, neurology and geriatric