Movao Bari

Description

The MOVAO Bari is a mobile exercise platform that combines the benefits of tilt table standing with progressive weight-bearing exercise. This combination allows low-functioning patients who are incapable of supporting full body weight to participate in graded weight-bearing exercise at an earlier stage in the rehabilitation process.  By changing the incline, gravity can be reduced from 3% to 75% of a patient’s body weight for pre-ambulation strength training allowing a safe transition from bedrest to upright standing.  The device utilizes a sliding back and pelvic section for inclined squats.  It has the capability to permit bedside exercise with upright positioning of the upper body to assist with breathing.  It has independent, electric fold-away footplates to accommodate non-weight-bearing limbs for unilateral exercise.  Both footplates have load cell technology for objective weight-bearing measurement.  This system has indications for all patient populations to address orthopedic, neurologic, medical/surgical diagnoses and all aspects of profound deconditioning at the patient’s bedside in any location within the hospital.  Unlike tilt tables, which passively positions the patient to an upright position, the MOVAO Bari permits patient participation in strengthening and weight-bearing activity with active progressive weight-bearing squats.  The MOVAO Bari will permit upright positioning, weight-bearing, and exercise for patients with poor postural control, poor activity tolerance, trace muscle strength of trunk and extremities, and in presence of pressure or other associated wounds.

Additionally, the MOVAO Bari permits incremental activity progression and objective documentation of progression of weight-bearing activity.  The patient receives the benefits of loading bones and joints to minimize risk of demineralization and contractures as well as cardiorespiratory benefits of upright positioning with decreased resistance and work of breathing, increased vital capacity and decreased risk of orthostatic hypotension.  It is safe for mobilization of patients on ventilators as they are fully supported even with onset of fatigue, without risk of falling.  Additionally, the MOVAO Bari can be elevated to accommodate a variety of specialty bed heights for safe slide transfer with the use of the air pal system.

INTENDED USES

•       Severe lower extremity weakness (1-3/5 MMT)
•       Poor postural control or orthostatic intolerance to the upright position
•       Decreased weight-bearing tolerance due to pain
•       Poor endurance
•       Poor muscle coordination
•       Fear of falling due to weakened condition
•       Risk of deep vein thrombosis and bone demineralization with prolonged bedrest

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS FOR PATIENTS

•       Accelerated progression from immobility to ambulation
•       Controlled environment provides improved patient safety
•       Reduced risk of complications from prolonged bed rest
•       Customized workout intensity
•       Patient comfort, control and dignity
•       Empowerment and self-confidence