How cool is this???
The idea is simple: the machine can carry any percentage of Bobbi's weight for her (50% as shown above), can go at whatever speed they want to set it at (starting slow yesterday and today, but at the end of today's session, was going at random speeds to get a feel for real-life walking), and can help with 100% of the work of moving her legs (as shown here), and gradually go down from there (as will be shown in upcoming days and weeks). It's a combination of strengthening as well as building up Bobbi's "muscle memory" as her brain and muscles learn what that patterns of normal walking feel like.
Whatever it is, it's pretty high-tech! She will use it regularly (I don't know exactly what that means) while she's still inpatient, and then has sixteen more sessions scheduled after she's discharged to get the full benefit.
That is absolutely incredible!! Way to go Bobbi! So very proud of you!
ReplyDeleteAndrew: Whoa! She looks like a robot from the video game Portal! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool! Love being able to see it in action.
ReplyDeleteVERY cool! Is there a screen she's focused on in front of her?
ReplyDeletePrayers for Bobbi and all of you as her healing continues.
What an amazing machine! I wish I had that little strap to lift the toes of a certain little girl of mine who needs reminders to "toes up" with each step.
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