Rehabilitation Devices
The type of injury will determine which rehabilitation devices are necessary for recovery.
Thera-Band® Resistive Band
The Thera-Band® Resistive Band comes in varying levels of resistance and provides both positive and negative
force on the muscles - improving strength, range of motion and cooperation of muscle groups. Dr. Sanders uses the
Thera-Bands in a series of exercises that help strengthen the shoulder in Flexion, Abduction, Internal rotation
and External rotation. They also help stretch the shoulder into internal rotation, as well as strengthen the Scapula
Rotators.
Cryo/Cuff®
The Cryo/Cuff is a cold therapy device that is placed over compression stockings and dressings after injury or surgery to
the extremities. They are made for a variety of body areas and combine focal compression with cold to provide optimal
control of swelling and pain. The Cryo/Cuff has three essential parts: the Cuff, which is a pouch-like device filled
with ice-cold water; the Tube, which is detachable and runs from the Cuff to the Canister allowing the patient to change
the water; and the Canister, which holds ice and water. The cold water in the Cuff should ideally be changed once per hour.
The Shuttle
Initially developed by aerospace engineers to help astronauts withstand the physical challenges of re-entry into Earth's
atmosphere following space travel, this Cardiovascular Conditioner was modified and renamed the Shuttle nearly 20 years
later and now serves as a valuable tool in rehabilitation. The same intermittent positive and negative acceleration forces
that parallel to the long axis of the body and aided astronauts years ago are used similarly today with rehabilitating patients.
Following additional research and development, the Shuttle, a horizontal rebounding exercise device, is found to allow
full range of motion of both the arms and legs during exercise, while the back and neck are comfortably supported by
the back and head rests. The internal and external induced stresses combined in the Shuttle have a positive effect on
muscle groups within the body, as well as the cardiovascular system.
The Step Box
This simple device is used for the performance of closed chain knee extension exercises on both legs a graft and an ACL
leg following ACL Reconstruction.
The Elite Seat
The Elite Seat is generally used in reconditioning patients with Arthritis of the knee, to assist in reaching physiologic
hyperextension, equal to the normal leg. Patients, who are able to reach symmetrical hyperextension rarely need surgery.
Air-Stirrup Standard Ankle Brace
This ankle brace is applied to the outside of a sock and worn with shoes. It supports and compresses a sprained or unstable
ankle by limiting inversion-eversion, while permitting nearly normal flexion.
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)
The CPM is one of the most important devices for leg injury patients. Care of the joints post surgery includes both
passive motion to regain mobility as well as active exercise to restore strength and rebuild range of motion. The CPM
provides the essential passive motion once administered by a therapist and stimulates healing. It is applied to the leg
immediately following surgery and during the first week - moving the leg automatically with the appropriate range of
motion (from zero to 110 degrees) and speed. An electrical power unit is used to set the variable range of motion and
speed. By slowly moving the knee in this way, swelling is reduced and the risk of stiffness that leads to loss of motion
is dramatically reduced.
