Specifications and Features: NM900

How does it work: The NeuroMove™ works by detecting the attempts to move a muscle group sent from the brain. These attempts are shown in the display as significant increases in the signal over regular muscle activity. The built-in microprocessor intelligently distinguishes between regular muscle activity, muscle tone, noise and real attempts. When a real attempt is detected, the unit "rewards" the patient with a few seconds of muscle contraction, where the visual and sensory feedback serves as an important element in relearning the movement. This is similar to the well known learning technique of "Pavlov's Dog". The NeuroMove™ also prompts the patient to relax just as often, and experience has shown that this element is significant in learning to control a muscle group. Better relaxation of a muscle group can sometimes be noticed as few as ten minutes into the first treatment session. The NeuroMove™ detects attempts even below where trace movements are visible. Several patients have found this capability to be very motivating, as they saw they could make a difference, where previously, they had no indication of their attempts. Usage: The NeuroMove™ is normally used one to three times a day in intervals of approximately 20 minutes. Longer intervals are not common, since concentration and focus is the key to achieving better control of motor functions. The NeuroMove™ adjusts automatically to the levels produced by each patient and to each new session. This makes the NeuroMove™ effective both for patients with spasticity/muscle tone as well as patients with flaccid extremities. No programming is necessary - just attach three electrodes, turn the unit on and set the muscle contraction (reward) - and go!

Features: Safety features: Electrode alarm, electronic timer lock of stimulation level and all functions are checked for errors before commencing any treatment Built-in battery which only needs to be recharged once a month with normal use. Will also function with the AC adapter. Graphical display with 60 seconds of history and a threshold which is automatically adjusted to an attainable goal. The internal processor sets this goal in a very logical fashion and the patient is rewarded for attempts which exceed the previous level. The NeuroMove™ is so sensitive, it can detect attempts to move a muscle even before neuron firing can cause visible contractions of muscle fibers. The self-adjusting feature of the NeuroMove not only adjusts to every individual patient, but also adjusts to every new treatment session. Patients with severe muscle tone can therefore also benefit from this treatment and will usually experience reduced muscle tone and more control of the extremity. A mode specifically for spinal cord injury patients, with an EMG sensitivity down to 0.2µV and optimized settings of the waveform parameters. Electrode requirements: Works with 3 electrodes. Display: With instructions, bar-graph of EMG and threshold. Programmable EMG and stimulation parameters with displayed values and given instructions. Language options on request. Memory: Internal memory records relevant statistics that allow the physician to review session history.

Specifications: EMG sensitivity: 0.2 - 2000 µV peak Output Current: 0-100 mA into 1.0 K ohm Sample Rate: 3,300 samples per second  Pulsewidth: 100-400 usec. Frequency: 10-100 Hz Time on: 2-20 Sec. Time off: 2-50 Sec. Ramp-up and down: 0.5-10 Sec. Waveform: Biphasic. Size: 3 x 6.5 x 8 inches.