Introducing Tailwind
Here you can learn about Tailwind™, a unique device that clinical studies have
demonstrated can permanently improve arm movement in stroke patients who
have lost upper extremity function - even years after their stroke event. The device is also helpful in improving arm function following brain injury, tumor and cerebral palsy. Tailwind is
a home-based exercise device developed by researchers at
the University of Maryland Medical School.
Effective for Stroke Survivors
Tailwind consists of two handles that move along independent
resistance-free tracks. The user moves the handles along each track
from different starting marks - and has auditory cues to guide when to
move his or
her arms. It is a "sound-to-brain" neural pathway retraining approach
that is theorised to help users with mild stroke symptoms achieve
life-altering results.
First of a Kind for Stroke
Tailwind has been demonstrated in clinical studies to permanently improve arm movement in stroke patients who have lost upper extremity function. In published
clinical studies, the science behind Tailwind was found to be a potentially useful solution in stroke rehabilitation.
So don't let discouragement from years of rehab that did not deliver the results you wanted prevent you from trying new Tailwind. If you have the motivation
to work with this device, research suggests it will work for you.
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Encore Path in the running for Forbes Prize
Encore Path, partners of Anatomical Concepts in the USA have been chosen as a semi-finalist in the Forbes “Boost Your Business” competition. The winner of the competition gets national media exposure enabling tens of thousands of stroke survivors to learn about a device that could change their lives.
Kris Appel, Founder of Encore Path in the USA, designed and manufactured the Tailwind product which is represented in the UK by Anatomical Concepts.
Kris writes "I started Encore Path after a 17-year career in the intelligence community because I wanted to create something. I wanted to build something of value from scratch. I learned that the University of Maryland medical school was doing groundbreaking research into stroke rehabilitation, and discovering new ways to improve the lives of stroke survivors with severe paralysis. It seemed like something that needed to be done, so I licensed the technology and built the company's first product, the Tailwind, which improves arm function and range of motion in stroke survivors with paralysis"
We are proud to represent this innovative company in the UK.