Treatments

The most critical factor in the success of rehabilitation is neuroplasticity, the brain’s miraculous ability to regenerate itself. The brain is not a static structure; on the contrary, it can form new neural pathways through intense stimulation and repetitive movements.

• Synaptic Reorganisation: Healthy cells can take over the functions of damaged neurons. For this process to be triggered, the movement must be performed flawlessly and repeated a large number of times.
• Robotic Intervention: Robotic systems, which can perform thousands of repetitions with a precision and speed beyond human capability, initiate this ‘learning’ process in the brain much more rapidly than conventional treatments.

Neurological Rehabilitation is a comprehensive treatment programme administered following any type of trauma, illness or degenerative process affecting the nervous system. In addition to exercising the muscles, this process aims to re-establish the brain’s control over the body.

• Functional Recovery: Aims to improve not only the patient’s physical strength but also complex motor skills such as coordination and balance.
• Holistic Monitoring: The patient’s progress is monitored using digital sensors throughout the treatment process, and the programme is continuously updated.

Parkinson's Rehabilitation

Parkinson’s disease is a condition characterised by the loss of dopamine-producing cells, leading to tremors and slowness of movement. Parkinson’s rehabilitation offers the following benefits:

• Gait Training: Prevents ‘freezing’ of steps by correcting patients’ walking rhythm.
• Rhythm Control: Improves the patient’s movement timing through auditory and visual feedback.
• Balance Rehabilitation

Stroke Rehabilitation

Unilateral paralysis (hemiplegia) resulting from a stroke is a challenging recovery process. Stroke Rehabilitation enables the undamaged lobes of the brain to take over control, and the aim is to ensure that the pattern of recovery is correct, in conjunction with the healing of the damaged areas:

• Early Intervention: The sooner robotic support is started following a stroke, the greater the potential for recovery.
• Symmetrical Movement: Robotic devices help maintain correct posture by synchronising the paralysed side of the body with the rhythm of the healthy side.

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Spinal cord injuries resulting from trauma or surgery lead to sensory and motor deficits. Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation restores the patient’s balance by bringing them into an upright position:

• Mobility Goal: On the path to independence from a wheelchair, it increases the legs’ load-bearing capacity.
• Prevention of Secondary Problems: Minimises bone loss and pressure sores caused by immobility.

Paediatric Rehabilitation

Motor disorders such as cerebral palsy, which occur during childhood, require a developmental approach. Our Paediatric Rehabilitation unit provides services using equipment suited to children’s anatomical structure:

• Gamified Therapy: Boosts motivation by turning boring exercises into video games for children.
• Developmental Adaptation: Ergonomic systems are used to support the developing bone and muscle structure.

Exercising Joint Range of Motion

Prolonged inactivity leads to stiffness in the joints, known as ‘contractures’. Joint Range of Motion Exercises is a set of passive and active exercises performed to maintain joint flexibility and prevent osteoarthritis.

Muscle Strengthening

Muscle strengthening is essential to halt muscle wasting (atrophy) following neurological damage. Robotic systems provide safe muscle strengthening without causing fatigue by applying resistance tailored to the muscle’s capacity.

Balance and Coordination Rehabilitation

Walking is not merely a movement of the legs, but also a complex balancing act. Balance and Coordination Rehabilitation enables the patient to perceive their position in space and maintain their balance during sudden movements.

The technological infrastructure at our centre is tailored to every stage of rehabilitation:

1. Early-Stage Mobilisation Robotic Bed: It gently raises patients who are not yet able to stand to an upright position. During this process, the passive stepping movements applied to the patient’s legs continuously stimulate the brain and regulate circulation.
2. Walking Exoskeleton: This exoskeleton, which is worn by the patient, enables even those who have completely lost the ability to walk to stand up and take steps. It replicates the natural walking pattern exactly. As it is possible to see how much weight is being applied to each leg, it also plays a significant role in regulating balance.
3. Shoulder-Arm Robot: Used for upper limb (arm and hand) rehabilitation. It develops motor skills by simulating activities of daily living such as reaching, grasping and carrying, and offers the opportunity to do so whilst playing fun computer games.