Techniques for learning to walk on a rolling mat for people with paralysis and cerebral palsy

Treadmill is a rehabilitation device of great significance for people with paralysis and cerebral palsy with a working mechanism to help support a part of the patient's body when learning to walk. on the carpet. The roller carpet machine is applicable to cases such as patients with low limb paralysis, able to walk or patients after performing lower limb orthopedic surgery,... to re-train and gradually increase their ability to run. walk and gradually become independent in movement.

The patients are having the following problems and diseases:
Paralysis of 2 lower limbs, or paralysis of 4 limbs but not completely due to spinal cord injury Hemiplegia due to cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury Acquired neuromuscular disease, multiple sclerosis Having cerebral palsy Having cardiovascular disease: heart failure, hypertension Patient after performing orthopedic surgery, joint replacement of lower extremities. Wear splints, orthopedic sandals on the lower extremities. Having chronic respiratory diseases such as: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pleural effusion, interstitial pneumonia, after thoracic surgery.

Patient has severe heart and lung disease. Sudden orthostatic hypotension or high blood pressure. Epilepsy. The body has unhealed wounds or severe ulcers in the back and lower extremities. Elderly people with severe osteoporosis. Swelling or severe cramping of the lower extremities. Patients with other lower extremity problems judged it unsafe to perform the exercise Loss of consciousness. The patient has used a number of implanted devices under the skin such as Baclofen pump, ...

Performer:
1 rehabilitation practitioner 1 technician to assist patient Performance equipment:
Treadmill, partial body support system (lower extremities)
Conduct walker on the treadmill
Move the patient onto the treadmill slide. Proceed to fix the back belt, inguinal belt on both sides, and knee belt on both sides (if any) of the patient in turn. Connect the 2 lifting belt ends to the lifting system. Help the patient stand on the treadmill, place both hands on the front handle of the treadmill. In the case of patients with paralysis of the upper extremities, use tape to fix the patient's hand to the handle of the machine. In case the patient cannot stand up on his own, a kit system is used to help the patient stand up slowly. The patient performs movements like walking on a treadmill. The exercise time is from 20 to 60 minutes depending on the health condition and ability of the patient. During the exercise, the patient can rest 1-3 times, the rest time is 3-5 minutes each time. In cases of severe patient condition, technicians will stand by to support. Support for a part of the patient's body weight is allowed: up to 30% of the body weight. If the patient does not have enough muscle strength, the technician will sit next to the paralyzed leg to support the patient to walk properly. Note:
Doctors and technicians need to pay attention, monitor the patient's exercise, promptly assist when complications occur Monitor blood pressure, pulse, overexertion of the patient Standing next to the patient to promptly help if the patient falls while exercising. Monitor the patient's recovery progress to increase or decrease the speed of the treadmill. At the Rehabilitation Department of Vinmec Times City International Hospital, there is a function of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for all inpatients and outpatients for patients in Hanoi and the northern region. North (both Vietnamese and foreigners), in the fields of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics ...
Faculty has the strength of strong techniques in Rehabilitation, effective rehabilitation. support effective treatment for cases of a number of musculoskeletal and spinal diseases, in order to increase the success rate of the treatment, limit the recurrence to the lowest level and speed up the healing process. short-term treatment.
Vinmec International General Hospital is equipped with a system of modern machinery and equipment, effectively supporting the treatment process with a high success rate, helping musculoskeletal, musculoskeletal, and spinal nerves to recover. rehabilitation and mobility. There are many good, highly skilled doctors with full practice certificates, along with a team of well-trained technicians who are very dedicated in the process of treatment and rehabilitation. Therapy and rehabilitation programs give good results, meeting the needs and desires of customers.

Reference source: Ministry of Health