Does this machine help bring back movement to a stroke victims hand?
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I don't know if it will bring back movement to a stroke victims hand. It takes the pressure out of the muscles in the hand taking the pain away in the hand when it cramps.
283000
Im not sure i bought it for my girl and she has carpol tunnel. It helps bring back circulation
283001
I don't know. To small for my hand. When I asked for a refund voucher I got the silent treatment. Hold on to your money.
284024
yes absolutely. You will find this machine in a lot physical therapy places. My mom uses it in her living room and she has carpet. The machine doesn't skid because it has rubber pieces on it.
2227599
The PT department at Legacy Hospital here in Vancouver uses one for that purpose. They use the foot pedals as hand grips. They are the ones who recommeded it for my wife's knee replacement therapy.
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Yes, the seat adjusts to move you closer or further from the handles. One thing I have noticed is that this machine sits you higher then the machine at therapy does. It takes a little getting use to. I prefer the machine at therapy, but for 2k less, this will work. Also, the handles seem to be right on top of you with this machine, not allowing as much range of motion as the machine I used at therapy. Sorry I do not know the name of that machine. Overall it is a good machine. The resistance is set by a computer, instead of the one at therapy that appeared manually set by the therapist. Hope this helps. Yes, the seat adjusts to move you closer or further from the handles. One thing I have noticed is that this machine sits you higher then the machine at therapy does. It takes a little getting use to. I prefer the machine at therapy, but for 2k less, this will work. Also, the handles seem to be right on top of you with this machine, not allowing as much range of motion as the machine I used at therapy. Sorry I do not know the name of that machine. Overall it is a good machine. The resistance is set by a computer, instead of the one at therapy that appeared manually set by the therapist. Hope... » Read More Yes, the seat adjusts to move you closer or further from the handles. One thing I have noticed is that this machine sits you higher then the machine at therapy does. It takes a little getting use to. I prefer the machine at therapy, but for 2k less, this will work. Also, the handles seem to be right on top of you with this machine, not allowing as much range of motion as the machine I used at therapy. Sorry I do not know the name of that machine. Overall it is a good machine. The resistance is set by a computer, instead of the one at therapy that appeared manually set by the therapist. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes, but like all exercise it depends on the length and intensity of your workout. Since you cannot increase resistance or elevation on the machine you might try faster pacing and hand/legs weights to increase calorie burn. Also experiment with different hand holds and leaning.
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You lay on the floor or a hard surface,put your ankles on the top, turn the machine on, it moves every part of your body.You can feel the circulation. especally good for people that are not able to get out and walk, but good for anyone. I like the machine and should use it at least twice a day. I would suggest a yoga mat to lay on.It is a passive exercise where the machine moves you, instead of you moving the machine.
270227
Yes! This machine has a reverse with a push of a button. It is a great machine.
964889
Yes. You can pedal this in reverse. I am a home health physical therapist and use this all of the time for most of my patients.
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I had hand surgery and the Gripmaster has helped in regaining my strength and agility. Hope it works for your purpose! Linda
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I think the watch says it can sense the stroke, but my experience has been that it cannot. You have to set the stroke in the watch
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The twist style resistance knob can be cranked down so that the cranks barely move. The hand positioning should'nt make a difference. A good machine.
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Yes.I bought it for my legs, & have since used it on my arms. it is an excellent machine for either. Hope this helps. Randy.
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You turn it around--It can be used for your arms and legs forward and backwards by simply turning it around. It's good for improving your range of motion. I had a stroke and I love using it to keep my arm and leg limber.
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No I don't think so, I think if you try to do that you will ruin the motor. I was actually disappointed in the bike, it is really ONLY passive motion. There is no resistance to set and if you pedal ahead of the motor with effort on your own part..it shuts down and you have to wait for it to catch up to you. I am going to sell it on ebay as a used bike. It would be great for a stroke victim that wants passive ROM with arms and legs, just not someone who is looking for a workout.
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yes i am using this specifically for stroke recovery see my review on this product for the results i have achieved. i have experienced increased gripping power, faster opening of my hand , and the ability to carry things with out dropping them. I am using this product in conjunction with 3 other products to recover my left hand from a stroke i suffered in aug 2013
979368
Absolutely. I bought it for my 89 year old mother who suffers from numbness, tingling and lack of strength in her hands due to carpal tunnel problem. This works great for her. Easy to use.
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Yes if you are using a treadmill with hand movement it resets. Best when put on the thumb