Hand Rehabilitation Research Paper

Take rehabilitation into your own hands

Hand Rehabilitation
Quality of life is dependent on healthy hand function. Numerous orthopedic and neurological disease and injuries lead to hand impairments that affect hand function and decrease quality of life. Clinical research shows that the use of the HandTutor, a novel and innovative wrist and finger rehabilitation system, improves hand function.

The HandTutor System
Avraham Cohen the clinical director of MediTouch and an expert in the field of physical rehabilitation describes the HandTutor system as "a breakthrough in upper limb hand rehabilitation". He goes on to say that "MediTouh has developed a computerized system that applies proven rehabilitation concepts so that the patient can achieve maximum recovery". The system consists of an ergonomic glove and dedicated PC based rehabilitation software. The program enables objective and quantitative evaluation of kinematic hand parameters including range, speed and accuracy of movement for finger/s and wrist. Most importantly the system allows the patient to perform customized and intensive rehabilitation exercises in the form of motivating games. Motivating games encourage the patient to continue exercising at their maximum effort. The system allows for easy to use and efficient tele-rehabilitation through the internet so that the therapist can support and encourage the patient in their own home without the need for the therapist or the patient to travel. The system is used by Physical and Occupational therapists in both hospital rehabilitation and community rehabilitation clinics. In addition the HandTutor is used by patients at home. The system is benefiting