Orthobal Posture Correction Aid

Bio-Feedback Weight Distribution Monitor

  Ideal for use in the early stages of rehabilitation when partial weight bearing is required.  The Orthobal provides bio-feedback for the client by a display of LED's according to the distribution of weight on the balance platform.  The visual display shows the clients that the therapists comments about their gait has validity and that they, themselves can correct the problem.
 

Use of the Orthobal
The patient centres their weight so that the red light on the display is illuminated.  The patient is then asked to look away from the display, shift their weight from one foot to the other and then to centre their weight.  The object is to retain the 'feel' of the correct weight distribution and then look at the display to see if they have got it right.  This often takes several attempts as the patients tend to over compensate at first.  Asking the patient to shift their weight from left to right can reveal time lag differences, and the visual display emphasises this problem and enables self correction.

Orthobal Package includes:

  • Balance platform with positioning lines
  • LED display monitor unit
  • Instructions for use

The Orthobal is sold exclusively through the rehabilitation product distributor Nottingham Rehab Supplies.  Their product code is E87636.

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