Free Seminar and Screening for Leading-Edge Physical Rehabilitation Technology
On May 28th, 2009, Sheltering Arms welcomed former patients and community members to a free seminar to learn about the Bioness® devices and therapy programs offered at several Sheltering Arms locations. Over sixty people registered for the educational session held at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Sheltering Arms was the first health care provider in the state of Virginia to offer the award-winning, user-friendly Bioness® medical devices, which use electrical stimulation to help patients recovering from neurological conditions regain mobility and independence.
The NESS H200 improves hand function and facilitates muscle re-education. Even years after a neurological injury, this advanced electrical device can help patients gain independence by making functional tasks easier, such as drinking from a glass, grasping objects and writing.
For individuals experiencing foot drop, the NESS L300 helps to lift the foot with mild electrical stimulation. Through ongoing therapy, the NESS L300 can help patients walk more safely and easily.
Two Sheltering Arms therapists and a physical therapist and national speaker from the Bioness® company educated the group about these exciting new technologies, which were recently featured on the Today Show and Good Morning America. Following these educational presentations, seven Sheltering Arms clinicians were on hand to provide free screenings and one-on-one consultations to answer questions and help individuals determine whether or not they were candidates for the devices and therapy programs. Ten people will be scheduling follow-up appointments as a result of these screenings!
This seminar was the final event held by Sheltering Arms in honor of National Stroke Awareness Month 2009. Check back at this blog and on the Sheltering Arms home page often to find out about upcoming educational opportunities offered by Sheltering Arms.
