John and I took a tour of the University Health Care Outpatient Facility in Sugar House this afternoon. We found it was very informative and believe it will help us choose a treatment facility for AJ after his stay here at the hospital. The most impressive piece of equipment to me was an elliptical walker that supports a patient who does not have the ability to use their legs. This helps the individual tolerate being in a standing position while also strengthening bones, joints, etc. It is also an FES machine, so electrical stimulus contracts the patient's leg muscles causing them to glide in an elliptical pattern. This helps the patient exercise their leg and foot muscles, keeping them healthy and ready for natural stimulus. With this information we will be able to start comparing facilities closer to home. Amazing stuff!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
September 24 - New Machines
Now that AJ is able to sleep through the night and maintain his blood pressure (with medication), it seems like he is making steady progress in therapy. Today he tried a new weight exercise that builds his shoulder and arm strength. This will build his muscles so that he can lift his body weight in order to transfer from one surface to another. He was able to press 25 lbs today. Here's a short video...
John and I took a tour of the University Health Care Outpatient Facility in Sugar House this afternoon. We found it was very informative and believe it will help us choose a treatment facility for AJ after his stay here at the hospital. The most impressive piece of equipment to me was an elliptical walker that supports a patient who does not have the ability to use their legs. This helps the individual tolerate being in a standing position while also strengthening bones, joints, etc. It is also an FES machine, so electrical stimulus contracts the patient's leg muscles causing them to glide in an elliptical pattern. This helps the patient exercise their leg and foot muscles, keeping them healthy and ready for natural stimulus. With this information we will be able to start comparing facilities closer to home. Amazing stuff!
John and I took a tour of the University Health Care Outpatient Facility in Sugar House this afternoon. We found it was very informative and believe it will help us choose a treatment facility for AJ after his stay here at the hospital. The most impressive piece of equipment to me was an elliptical walker that supports a patient who does not have the ability to use their legs. This helps the individual tolerate being in a standing position while also strengthening bones, joints, etc. It is also an FES machine, so electrical stimulus contracts the patient's leg muscles causing them to glide in an elliptical pattern. This helps the patient exercise their leg and foot muscles, keeping them healthy and ready for natural stimulus. With this information we will be able to start comparing facilities closer to home. Amazing stuff!
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