Technology Overview

Strathclyde University researchers have developed a medical device that provides mechanical weight support for people with hemiplegia to enable them to carry out rehabilitation exercises on their own at home (, ). The researchers are developing this device to enable patients to practice arm and hand exercises at their convenience to complement formal rehabilitation sessions. The Stroke Arm Support device can decrease the patients’ cost by carrying out rehabilitation exercises by the patient on their own at home.

Stage of Development

The system is currently in the third prototype iteration and is undergoing further feasibility testing with individuals living with stroke.

Benefits

The device provides mechanical support that de-weights the arm allowing the patient to carry out an arm and hand rehabilitation exercises on their own.
Low-cost device productions.
The device will lover the patients’ cost for NHS
Fits the self-management of long-term conditions promoted by NHS England and Scotland.

Applications

Based on the UK population of stroke survivors (1.1 million) with 100,000 new cases every year 60% of which are estimated to have arm/hand problems the UK market is ~60,000 for new people and 600,000 for existing cases.

Stroke Patient Arm Supporter

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