According to the Chicago Sun Times on January 24, 2012 it was reported that U.S. Senator Mark Kirk R-Ill had a stroke and could have trouble with his left leg as he makes a recovery. Dr. Richard Fessler, neurosurgeon, said that a 4-inch by 8-inch section of his skull was removed to reduce swelling on his brain.
“Sen. Kirk has suffered a stroke to the right side of his brain, which I believe will affect his ability to move his left arm and possibly his left leg, and possibly will involve some facial paralysis,” said Dr. Fessler.
Assuming the Senator will not have complete paralysis on his left side he will be able to regain full use of his left arm and leg by incorporating the use of the ARMTUTOR and LEGTUTOR.
The ARMTUITOR and LEGTUTOR are ergonomic wearable arm and leg braces connected to dedicated rehabilitation software. The TUTOR rehabilitation concept is based on performing controlled exercise rehabilitation practice at a patient customized level with real time accurate feedback on the patient’s performance. This means that the TUTOR system allows the physical therapist to prescribe a rehabilitation program customized to the patient’s arm, knee and hip movement ability at their stage of rehabilitation. The ARMTUTOR and LEGTUTOR use biofeedback to keep the patient motivated to do the exercise practice designed in the form of challenging games. The devices are suitable for a wide variety of other neurological and orthopedic injury and diseases as well as post trauma and orthopedic surgery.
The ARMTUTOR and LEGTUTOR are also used by physical and occupational therapists in combination with the HANDTUTOR and 3DTUTOR for upper and lower extremity rehabilitation. The TUTOR system is used by many leading rehabilitation centers worldwide and have full FDA and CE certification. They are designed for children and adults and can be used at home supported by telerehabilitation. See WWW.HANDTUTOR.COM for more information.
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