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Otto Bock unveils two new orthoses to help patients recover from strokes
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Otto Bock Healthcare
: 24 November, 2010 (New Product) |
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Otto Bock is showcasing the company’s complete range of stroke products for the first time at the UK Stroke Forum including the new Walk on Flex and Walk on Trimable orthoses. |
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Otto Bock Healthcare, a world leading supplier of innovative solutions for people with limited mobility, has completed its bespoke portfolio of stroke products with the addition of two new orthoses Walk on Flex and Walk on Trimable. Both are designed to aid sufferers of foot drop and will be on display with the rest of Otto Bock’s dedicated range for the first time at the 5th UK Stroke Forum in Glasgow, UK from 30 Nov to 2 Dec, 2010
Every year around 110,000 people in England suffer a stroke and approximately 300,000 are living with moderate to severe disabilities as a result of the condition, making it the third leading cause of death and the single most common cause of severe adult disability. Otto Bock’s dedicated stroke portfolio aids the rehabilitation process for patients by repositioning the joints, providing stability and correction, which leads to symptomatic relief. This, in turn, enhances confidence and leads to more normalised movement patterns and decreased fear of falling.
“Two thirds of stroke patients still have difficulty crossing the street and suffer from limited walking endurance three months after a stroke, which places great demands on care and rehabilitation,” said Philip Yates, Managing Director of Otto Bock Healthcare. “Otto Bock is committed to working alongside the National Stroke Strategy and supporting NICE Stroke Quality Standards to offer specialist solutions, which provide security, stability and mobility to patients, enabling them to regain their independence.”
Foot drop, the inability to raise the foot due to a weakness or paralysis of the dorsiflexor muscles, is a frequent result of damage to the central nervous system following a stroke and can significantly hinder walking distance and speed. Walk on Flex and Walk on Trimable are ankle foot orthoses that encourage outward rotation of the foot to provide a more physiological gait pattern. Walk on Flex is ideal for mild to moderate foot drop and Walk on Trimable offers a stronger degree of stability to aid severe foot drop sufferers.
Another of Otto Bock’s innovative solutions is the first electronically controlled knee-joint system that provides a far greater level of mobility, reliability and safety than a conventional orthosis. E-MAG Active works independently of the ankle joint or sole of the foot meaning that even users with no ankle functionality, caused by partial or complete paralysis as a result of stroke, are still able to achieve a natural, smoother gait pattern when walking.
After stroke, many patients suffer from shoulder subluxation, a partial dislocation of the shoulder joint due to muscle weakness or spasticity. Omo Neurexa is a functional shoulder-arm orthosis that facilitates active rehabilitation by correctly positioning the arm without restricting its movement. Made up of a shoulder cuff and a forearm cuff, which are connected by two straps, the orthosis provides pain relief and improves body posture and gait pattern by stabilising the shoulder joint and counteracting any spasticity.
Further solutions in the Neurexa family include the Manu Neurexa, which supports the wrist and hand following common post stroke paresis of the forearm muscles. The orthosis keeps the wrist and hand in a natural, neutral position that promotes active movement. Otto Bock’s Genu Neurexa orthosis stabilises the knee and prevents hyperextension of the joint when walking and when stationary thanks to its inelastic straps and aluminium splints. This aids stroke patients that are suffering from weakened leg muscles and instability in the knee.
Otto Bock will showcase its complete bespoke range of stroke products for the first time at the 5th UK Stroke Forum Conference from 30 Nov-2 Dec in Glasgow. |
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