Transcript TAILWIND - ORTHOMETRIX

Arm Rehabilitation Device
Orthometrix, Inc.
5621 Strand Avenue, Suite 111
Naples, FL 34110
[email protected]
Office (914) 694-5946 • Fax (914) 694-2286
www.orthometrix.com
Objective:
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Introducing the Tailwind:
A New Arm Rehabilitation Device
What does the Tailwind do?
• Who can benefit from the Tailwind?
• Why is Tailwind the best choice for patients?
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 Stroke Facts
 Unmet needs for arm rehabilitation
 History of the Tailwind – why and how it came to be?
 Evidence based data: fact or fiction?
 Is Tailwind right for your patients?
Orthometrix, Inc.
5621 Strand Avenue, Suite 111
Naples, FL 34110
[email protected]
Office (914) -5946 • Fax (914) 694-2286
www.orthometrix.com
U.S
U.S.. FACTS
FACTS::
STROKE
 Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke
 Effects 750,000 Americans a year
 > 5,500,000 currently live with disabilities associated with stroke
 Fastest growing age group is 45 – 57 years
Challenges patients face:
 85% suffer paralysis on one side
 44% of stroke survivors say arm movement is their most
common physical challenge, even after therapy
A Stroke Survivors
Journey
Home/
Assisted
Physical/
Occupational Living
In-patient/
Therapy
Out-patient
Hospital
Acute Stroke
STROKE Treatment
What is the next step?
RECOVERY
What we know
Reorganization in central motor networks occurs during initial recovery from
hemiparetic stroke.(Unfortunately, recovery often remains incomplete)
Specific rehabilitation therapy
can improve upper extremity function even in chronically
impaired stroke survivors
Tailwind rehabilitation therapy
significantly improves ARM function. BATRAC induces reorganization in
motor networks which is associated with gains in arm function. A.R.Luft JAMA 10/2004
Active lifestyles
Recovery from a
stroke means younger
patients returning
to work
Today’s seniors can
resume full, healthy
and lively schedules
Patients demand recovery…
Tailwind can help!
Tailwind transforms the lives of
stroke and other brain injury
survivors by improving their arm
movement and allowing them to
regain their independence
Introducing TAILWIND
 Unique, first-of-its-kind, research-based stroke
rehabilitation device
 Bilateral Arm Training with Rhythmic Auditory Cueing
 Effective in moderate-to-severe patients who have lost
upper extremity function due to stroke or other brain
injury (tumors, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy)
 Trials included recent stroke survivors
20 years
 Medical exercises device with progressive ranges of
motion, challenging elevations, and gravity free planes
 A metronome provides beneficial sound / visual cues
 Proven Convenient Independence-focused Affordable
DEVELOPED by Scientists
and PhD Researchers
 Developed by scientist and PhD researchers at the University
of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical
Therapy and Rehabilitative Science
 Inventers: Dr. Jill Whitall and Dr. Sandy McCombe Waller
PhD Physical Therapists specializing in stroke. Engineered
with an understanding of arm muscles and stroke damage
 Over a decade of research and tests were conducted in order
to perfect the Tailwind device
 Scientific Advisory Board-Daniel F. Hanley, MD,
Encore Path Chief Medical Officer; Vice Chairman of the Board,
National Stroke Association; and Director, Brain Injury Outcomes
Program, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Science and Technology
•Based on leading research into neural plasticity and motor cortex
activation
•Bilateral Arm movement induces re-organization in contralesional
motor networks (fMRIs)
•Repetitive and controlled movement activates the motor cortex
helping the brain to unmask new neural pathways – retrain the brain
Notable for showing
“neuro- plasticity”- recovery of
brain function in recent and years
after a stroke
Published Studies
Repetitive Bilateral Arm Training with Rhythmic Auditory Cueing
Improves Motor Function in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke.
Stroke 2000; 31:2390-2395. Whitall J, et al,
Repetitive Bilateral Arm Training and Motor Cortex Activation in
Chronic Stroke,
JAMA, October 20, 2004, Vol 292, No. 15 1853-1861. Luft A, et al,
Studies show that patients who use Tailwind BATRAC have improved
upper extremity function and range of motion
fMRIs show that Tailwind BATRAC induces re-organization in
contralesional motor networks
Repetitive Bilateral Arm Training and
Motor Cortex Activation in Chronic Stroke:
A Randomized Controlled Trial
JAMA. 2004;292(15):1853-1861 (doi:10.1001/jama.292.15.1853)
Andreas R. Luft; Sandy McCombe-Waller;
Jill Whitall; et al.
Six week randomized control trial using fMRI
to document re-organization in central motor
networks
TAILWIND Bilateral Training demonstrated
re-organization in contralesional motor
networks
This re-organization was not demonstrated
in those who under-took SDMTE controlled
therapy
70% of Tailwind patients showed
BATRAC – 1 hours therapy sessions (4-5 min periods with10 min interspersed rest
periods) 3 x/wk for 6 weeks vs. .Std DMTE-neurodevelopmental principles- thoracic
spine & scapular mobilization, weight bearing with paretic arm opening a closed fist
improvement vs. std physical
therapy exercise
Repetitive Bilateral Arm Training and Motor
Cortex Activation in Chronic Stroke:
OUTCOMES MEASURING TOOLS
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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging fMRI-Two axial sections at different z
coordinates representing changes of activation are shown. Areas of yellow orange indicate
increased activation after bilateral arm training with rhythmic auditory cueing (BATRAC); areas
of green would indicate increased activation in control patients but none were detected
 Functional outcome assessed using arm function scores. Upper extremity
motor function was measured with
 Fugl-Meyer Motor Performance Test (upper-extremity portion) ~assesses the ability to isolate
movements at each joint and the influence of unwanted synergies on movement
 Wolf Motor Arm Test (WMAT) measures functional ability.
 University of Maryland Arm Questionnaire for Stroke (UMAQS). a self-reported questionnaire that
assesses the daily use of the paretic arm in accomplishing activities of daily living
Functional Magnetic
Resonance Imaging
fMRI Images Before
and After Interventio
During Motion of the Pare
Arm
Areas of yellow oran
indicate increased
activation after bilatera
arm training with rhyth
auditory cueing
(BATRAC);
areas of green would
indicate increased
activation in DMTE co
patients but none were
detected
fMRI Images of Nine BATRAC Patients-Before and After Intervention
During Motion of the Paretic Arm
6 out of 9 patients showed increased Activation and Functional Outcomes
Functional data showed significantly greater increases in Fugl-Meyer scores in BATRAC group than DMTE *
patient’s that responded 1,2,3,5,6,8
*data excludes 3 non-responders # 4,7,9
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#3
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Tailwind’s proven efficacy
 Improves arm function and range of motion
 Provides results in as little as six weeks
 Patients 6 months-20 years post stroke experienced improvement
 Potential for improvement in patients who have reached a plateau
 Patients often report “feeling” their upper extremity muscles w/in days
 Documented/measureable progress for neuromuscular re-education
 Controlled, Repetitive Bilateral Rhythmic Arm Trainer
Patient Testimonials
Norris – severe stroke 8 years prior to
using Tailwind
Motivated patient, uses Tailwind
3-5 times per week
Recently returned to golfing & gardening
Patient Debora, 47-year-old masseuse
Clinical trial patient
Returned to work
“I can play golf again!”
TAILWIND Device
 Easy to set up and operate
 Exercise 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week
 Designed for home or rehab facilities
 Use independently or with the aid of a
caregiver or therapist
 Durable, lightweight (23 lbs),
portable - great for travel and work
 Variety of challenging/motivational exercises
TAILWIND ARM REHABILITAION DEVICE
Available Now To Patients and Rehabilitation Facilities Worldwide
Fax, mail, or email Tailwind order form to
Orthometrix, Inc.
445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102
White Plains, NY 10601
P 914-694-5946
F 914-694-2286
www.orthometrix.net
To receive additional information on:
• Clinical trials, frequently asked questions, Tailwind patient blogs,
product videos, patient self test, device specifications, testimonials, and Tailwind history
Please visit our Tailwind-dedicated website at www.tailwindtherapy.com
or call 410-790-8255
Tailwind transforms the lives of stroke
and other brain injury survivors by
improving their arm movement and
allowing them to regain their
independence.
The Gold Standard in Arm Rehabilitation
TAILWIND (tayl-wind) n.
Increases the object's speed and reduces the time required
to reach its destination
Tailwind’s Patient Benefits:
 Improves arm function and range of motion
 Provides results in as little as six weeks
 Exercise only 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week
 Designed for patients to use at home or in a rehabilitation facility
 Can be used independently or with the aid of a caregiver or therapist
 Portable, easy to set up with challenging and creative exercises
 Rhythmic auditory cueing from a metronome
 No prescription necessary
 Provides the possibility of improvement for patients who have reached a
plateau
 Patients experiencing improved arm mobility ranged from a recent stroke 20 years post-stroke
Tailwind’s Therapy and Rehab Benefits:
 Created and designed to improve stroke patient’s outcomes
 The device's success in studies was notable for showing "neuro-plasticity"
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– recovery of brain function in recent and years after a stroke
Documented and measurable progress allows rehabs to retain patients
longer as they continue to see improvements in arm therapyneuromuscular re-education
Tailwind’s time saving benefits allows quick turnover therapy sessions
Tailwind is durable and easy to operate making the device uniquely suited
for all facilities regardless of size or number of patients treated
Tailwind provides outcomes rehabs and patients desire
Tailwind is cost-effective and a valuable tool for arm improvement
For Further Information
Orthometrix, Inc.
445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102
White Plains, NY 10601
P (914) 694-5946
F (914) 694-2286
[email protected]
www.orthometrix.net
TAILWIND SUCCESS
Countries where Tailwind has been purchased
 The United States
 Japan
 Korea
 Taiwan
 Hong Kong
 Singapore
 Malaysia
 Australia
Canada
Spain
Italy
Greece
England
Scotland
The Netherlands
Israel
Updated 2014
Tailwind
Tailwind is the best choice for survivors of stoke and other brain injuries
who want to improve movement of their arms and become more
independent. Tailwind is a medical rehabilitation device that has been
proven effective in published clinical studies, can be used easily by
patients in their own homes, is the most cost effective solution on the
market today, and can improve quality of life.
Tailwind's primary medical innovation is controlling the independent
movement of the arm by reactivating central neuromuscular pathways,
with dormant pathways being reactivated after repetitive use. With
several weekly sessions over a 6 week period, there is marked
improvement in movement and function in patients, even those who
are as much as 20 years post-stroke or other brain injury.
Tailwind’s key benefit to patients is improving their arm and upper body
mobility and strength, which allows them to resume simple daily tasks
and lead more independent lives, with results that are durable and lasting.
TAILWIND’S BENEFITS
TAILWIND’S Rehabilitation Facility Benefits:
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Tailwind was created and designed to improve stroke patient’s outcomes
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Tailwind’s efficacy provides proven and measurable success
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The device's success in studies was notable for showing "neuro-plasticity" - recovery of brain function in recent stroke
victims and those who suffered a stroke years ago
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Tailwind’s well documented patient progress, neuromuscular re-education, allows rehabilitation facilities to retain patients
longer as they continue to see improvements in arm therapy
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Tailwind’s time saving benefits allow fast turnover in patient therapy sessions
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Tailwind works by using a Repetitive Bilateral Arm Training with Rhythmic Auditory Cueing
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Tailwind is durable, easy to operate and portable making the device uniquely suited for all facilities regardless of size or
number of patients treated
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The FDA has classified the Tailwind as an exercise device
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The Tailwind is a cost-effective rehabilitation device providing great value and will pay for itself quickly - fast delivery
TAILWIND’S BENEFITS
TAILWIND’S Patient Benefits:
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Improves arm function and range of motion
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Provides results in as little as six weeks
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Exercise only 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week
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Designed for patients to use at home or in a rehabilitation facility
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Can be used independently or with the aid of a caregiver/therapist
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Non-invasive, portable, easy to set up and operate
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No prescription necessary
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Provides the possibility of improvement for patients who have reached a plateau
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Patients experiencing improved arm mobility ranged from a recent stroke - 20 years post-stroke
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Challenging elevation and rotation ranges for flexible and creative exercise routines
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Hand strap to assist grasp, metronome for “sound to brain” neural pathway retraining method, instructional DVD, detailed
owner’s manual, and motivating progress tracking charts
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Innovative design inspires patients to get moving
Arm Rehabilitation Device
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