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MOTOR REHABILITATION FOR CLIENTS WITH GUILLAIN BARRÈ SYNDROME

recoveriX for Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Study Results

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, numbness, and potentially paralysis.

Dr. Rossella Spataro performed 25 recoveriX sessions with the patients and conducted both pre-assessments and post-assessments to objectively describe improvements. The patient lost the ability to walk and move his hand within 4 months and was therefore treated by Dr. Spataro in Italy.

MRC Sum Scores – PRE/POST recoveriX Results

The Medical Research Council (MRC) Scale for Muscle Strength is a commonly used scale for assessing muscle strength, ranging from Grade 5 (normal) to Grade 0 (no visible contraction). Dr. Spataro objectively described improvements by using this scale before and after recoveriX training.

Score 5: Normal; Score 4: Movement against gravity and resistance; Score 3: Movement against gravity over (almost) the full range; Score 2: Movement of the limb but not against gravity; Score 1: Visible contraction without movement of the limb (not existent for hip flexion); Score 0: No visible contraction;

Score 0: No motion/ No reflex activity; Score 1: Partial motion/ Partial reflexivity; Score 2: Full motion/ Normal reflexes;

As shown in the MRC tables, the total score improved from 10 points before the recoveriX treatment to 40 points after the treatment. This is a significant improvement after only 18 hours of effective therapy. However, what is even more impressive is watching the videos recorded before and after the recoveriX treatment. So far, this is the only patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome who has been treated with recoveriX.

before and after results of recoveriX training

Before/After Results of recoveriX Training

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, numbness, and potentially paralysis. Here you can see the improvement of the patient.

MOTOR REHABILITATION FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE CLIENTS

recoveriX for Parkinson's disease
Study Results

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia, which gradually impair movement and coordination over time. Parkinson’s patients undergo 24 recoveriX therapy sessions, along with pre-assessments and post-assessments. The following tests are performed:

Timed Up & Go (TUG): Assesses functional mobility by measuring the time (in seconds) it takes a patient to get up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, and sit down again. Normal time: 10 seconds.
10 Meter Walk Test (10MWT): A clinical assessment used to measure walking speed and gait performance over a short distance, typically used to evaluate functional mobility in individuals with gait impairments. Normal time: 7 seconds.
Box and Block Test (BBT): Evaluates manual dexterity and gross motor skills by assessing how many wooden blocks a participant can transfer from one compartment to another within a set time frame. Commonly used in rehabilitation to track progress and tailor treatment plans for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Normal: 65 blocks.
Nine Hole Peg Test (9HPT): A standardized assessment used to measure manual dexterity by timing how quickly an individual can place nine pegs into a pegboard and then remove them one by one. Normal time: 31 seconds.

We are presenting here an example of a female patient. In the two pre-assessments, the TUG time was around 26 to 27 seconds. The patient showed a significant improvement, eventually reaching approximately 13 seconds.

The 10 MWT was around 13 seconds before recoveriX treatment, and the patient quickly improved with the recoveriX treatment. By the end, the patient needed about 7 seconds.

The BBT improved for both hands and arms.

The 9HPT improved for both hands, showing better fine motor skills.

The patient reported after the recoveriX treatment that she is able to play darts with very high precision and that she has improved in archery. Currently the clinical study is ongoing.

before and after results of recoveriX training

Before/After Results of recoveriX Training

Mrs. Drechsler, upon learning about recoveriX Neurorehabilitation for Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis, eagerly sought to apply it to herself, as she suffers from Parkinson’s Disease. Surprisingly, she experienced significant improvements, particularly evident in her darts playing skills post-recoveriX training. Previously hindered by the progression of Parkinson’s, she observed a noticeable slowdown in her daily activities as well as in movement and body control. However, following her recoveriX sessions, her concentration sharpened, her gait speed increased, and she found enhanced focus while playing darts. A proactive individual committed to exploring novel approaches for enhancing her health and physical control, she expresses particular delight in discovering the benefits of recoveriX training.

The client performed the timed up and go test here. This test assesses mobility and requires balance and coordination. The test measures the time, in seconds, it takes a patient to get up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around and sit down again.

Here this client performed the Box and Block Test which evaluates manual dexterity and gross motor skills by assessing how many wooden blocks a participant can transfer from one compartment to another within a set time frame. It’s commonly used in rehabilitation to track progress and tailor treatment plans for individuals with upper extremity impairments.

The patient performed the timed up and go test here. This test assesses mobility and requires balance and coordination. The test measures the time, in seconds, it takes a patient to get up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around and sit down again.

References

[1] Woytowicz, E. J., Rietschel, J. C., Goodman, R. N., Conroy, S. S., Sorkin, J. D., Whitall, J., & McCombe Waller, S. (2017). Determining levels of upper extremity movement impairment by applying a cluster analysis to the Fugl-Meyer assessment of the upper extremity in chronic stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98(3), 456–462. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2016.06.023

[2] Page, S. J., Fulk, G. D., & Boyne, P. (2012). Clinically important differences for the upper-extremity Fugl-Meyer Scale in people with minimal to moderate impairment due to chronic stroke. Physical Therapy, 92(6), 791–798. doi:10.2522/ptj.20110009

MOTOR REHABILITATION FOR LONG COVID PATIENTS

recoveriX for Long Covid
Study Results

Long COVID refers to a range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection, including fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and respiratory problems. The results of the MS study showed that recoveriX improves fatigue in patients with Multiple Sclerosis, and therefore we invited Long COVID patients to undergo 25 treatment sessions. To objectively mark improvements, we performed the following tests:

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT): Measures the distance in meters a patient is able to walk at a comfortable speed within six minutes. Normal: 614 meters.
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale: Measures fatigue over the past 4 weeks. Normal: 0.
Montreal Cognitive Assessment: Screens attention, concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation. Normal: 26-30.
Nine Hole Peg Test (9HPT): A standardized assessment used to measure manual dexterity by timing how quickly an individual can place nine pegs into a pegboard and then remove them one by one. Normal: 31 seconds.
Box and Block Test (BBT): Evaluates manual dexterity and gross motor skills by assessing how many wooden blocks a participant can transfer from one compartment to another within a set time frame. Commonly used in rehabilitation to track progress and tailor treatment plans for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Normal: 65 blocks.

The diagram shows the improvement in gait duration with the recoveriX treatment. We performed two pre-assessments to ensure that the patient did not have fluctuations. The patient could walk around 380 meters before recoveriX and improved to about 450 meters after the recoveriX treatment. It is also interesting how quickly the patient improved.