Reported profits of Lokomat therapy are: 1) the ability to
maintain a constant rate of motion , allowing the therapeutic to hold for long
periods of time 2) to improve circulation, strengthen muscles and improve
muscle tone 3 year ) strengthening the bones that are otherwise at risk of
osteoporosis from disuse .
The Lokomat patented Hocoma , a Swiss company , received FDA
approval in 2002 and therefore is covered by some insurance programs. Upon CBS
history , there were 6 Lokomats in the United States.
The second story revolves around 18 years old, Austin
Hammer, a young man who suffers from spastic diplegia , which has seen great improvements
in the use of a tailored specialized compression was initially designed for use
by the Soviet space program preserve and maintain healthy muscle tone during
extended stays in zero gravity of space stations . The lawsuit, known as the
Euro -Ped tailored therapy has a vest , shorts, knee replacement , shoes and a
helmet , all connected , bungee cords - like rubber . The computer-controlled
voltage mimics the natural lengthening and shortening of healthy human muscles
and natural movement. Like the Lokomat , an hour or two , daily sessions of
repetitive, controlled walking machine is sufficient to train the muscles and
motor skills . Continued treatment in the Euro National Center - Peds Intensive
Pediatric Physical Therapy in Pontiac , MI Austin has the ability to walk short
distances without help, something he could not do before.
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