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.
Quick Enquiry
Grasp the idea quickly!
We have in place videos that will give a quick overview of Tailwind.
Learn about the research behind Tailwind, hear from the developers and see it in use by clients.
A second video shows the training and setup process in more detail.
Select MEDIA from the PRODUCT Menu or click here to start.
Rehabilitation
in your own hands
Armexerciser on Squidoo
We have created a new "lens" on Squidoo about Tailwind. The lens is called "
Arm Exercise for Stroke" and the web link is as follows:
http://www.squidoo.com/armexerciser
What's a lens? and what on earth is a Squidoo? Well if you haven't heard of Squidoo its worth a look because it has thousands of one page web sites bringing together information on thousands of niche topics. Take a look. You will find its interesting.
Our lens presents a look at Tailwind in a neat one page format.