ISRAEL21c: Israeli-made Device Helps Restore Use of... -
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Published on: 11/21/2004
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"It improves the quality of daily living," said Roger Nathan, the founder of NESS Ltd.
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"Over half of the people who suffer a stroke have paralysis of the hand," said Nathan.Eighty percent suffer secondary complications after a stroke, including a pain syndrome in the hand and shoulder, a 'psychological amputation' because of learned non-use, spasticity, poor blood circulation, tissue shortening and further degeneration of the limb.
The NESS H200 activates the muscles and reverses these secondary complications preventing long-term disability."It provides regular exercise, like jogging, that can restore the limb to healthier function," said Nathan.