What a Patient Session Would Entail

1. First, the device is easily fit to the patient using padding to customize the fit.
2. Next, the sensor is placed on the skin’s surface above the muscle group that the treatment tasks will focus on. For example, if the therapist is working on feeding, the sensor would be placed over the bicep. If the therapist is working on using the upper extremities to help push up from sit to stand, the sensor would be placed over the tricep.
3. Then, with the push of a button, the device automatically calibrates in approximately 10 seconds using the electrical muscle activity signal that it reads from the patient’s muscle group.
4. Lastly, the therapist can quickly set the amount of assist that is needed for the task based on patient ability.

During therapy, the therapist can also easily adjust the level of power assist based on the patient’s performance. Due to the transparent nature of the device, the therapist is still able to provide manual guidance and cuing to the patient when needed.

As you can see in the video, the patient initiates all motion, while the Myomo e100 NeuroRobotic System assists in providing accurate controlled assistance, and feedback. With this capability, the Myomo device helps the patient reinforce movements within normal limits of the task, based on the expertise of the patient's treating therapist.

Note: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or physical therapist.

Note: The Myomo e100 NeuroRobotic System is intended for clinical use by patients with their treating medical professional. The device has not been shown to be safe or effective as a functional aid for use in the home.