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For people who have difficulty standing, sitting, walking, or moving their arms on their own due to a decline in physical function, stroke (cerebrovascular disease such as cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage), or sequelae of spinal cord injury, the HAL® is worn to activate the activity loop of the cranial nervous system, thereby promoting functional improvement of the cranial nerve and muscle systems. This is the main feature of Neuro HALFITⓇ. Even users who no longer feel the effects of conventional rehabilitation can expect further improvement. Neuro HALFITⓇ” can also be expected to change the feelings of users as they realize the improvement of their physical functions. Neuro HALFITⓇ supports users’ desire to “go one step further” and “improve and enjoy their lives.
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Movie before and after
Neurological Incurable Disease
1st time of the day1
4th time of the day1
With each training session, the lower limb swing becomes smoother and heel grounding is possible.
Before training day1
After 1 hour training day1
After HAL training, the patient’s posture improved (trunk extension), stride width increased, heel-to-heel ground contact became possible, and gait improved.
lower limbs HAL®️
waist HAL®️
Target Group
Age: Currently 4 years old to junior high school students are using the service!
(1) Subjects: Infants to elementary school students of body size suitable for 2S, generally from 4 to 18 years old Children of a wide range of ages are using the program
(2) Diseases that have been treated in the past: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, spinal muscular atrophy, peripheral neuropathy after cancer treatment, postoperative peripheral neuropathy, etc.
(3) Applicable size
Can HAL be done by small children?
How much height and weight do you need?
| Height | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| waist 2S | 100~140cm | 20~40kg |
| lower limbs 2S | 100~150cm | 15~50kg |
| lower limbs | 150~190cm | 40~100kg |
Other than the above, it can be used if it matches your body size in terms of leg length, waist width, etc.
2S size lower limb type HAL® expands your “can do” if you have difficulty extending your knees, heels, or moving your legs on your own!
The lower limb HAL® has hip and knee joint assist, so you can take a wider stride than usual when walking and swing your legs forward more easily!
HAL® Principle
- STEP1. Think “I want to walk”
- STEP2. HAL catches the signals sent from your brain
- STEP3. HAL moves according to your intention
- STEP4. your brain relearns the body movement
HAL® has the effect of providing feedback on the sensation of movement not only when wearing it, but also afterwards! Therefore, our staff will do their best to support children’s “standing”, “walking”, and “sitting”!
Conditions of Use
(1) The current physical condition must be such that Neuro HALFIT® (exercise) is possible. It is better if you have your doctor’s permission.
(2) An electrode sticker is attached to the skin to take bioelectrical potentials. The sticker is only as adhesive as the ECG measurement, but the patient must be able to apply the sticker. (Skin condition, risk of rash, etc.)
(3) It is recommended to concentrate training in the initial stage of training, as it is easier to obtain results.
(4) A parent or guardian must be present during the training, and must be willing to cooperate with the progress of the training by talking to the child, etc.
About Robocare Center Okayama
We are pleased to establish Okayama Robocare Center Co., Ltd. in Okayama, the hometown of Prof. Sankai, CEO of CYBERDYNE Corporation, and would like to thank the many users of our services over the past five years. Our experience and achievements over the past 5 years are second to none.
The motto of the staff at Okayama RoboCare Center is “Patients First,” and all members have a strong love for HAL®. We are close to our patients and do our best to support them in every aspect of their care.
We specialize in pediatric patients, and our facilities are equipped for pediatric patients. If you are wondering if your child is ready, please contact us. We will make a proposal based on the developmental stage to see if it is possible.
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About Neuro HALFITⓇ
Neuro HALFITⓇ is a new program that promotes the improvement of cranial nerves and muscular system functions using the world’s first wearable cyborg, HALⓇ.
For people who have difficulty standing, sitting, walking, or moving their arms on their own due to a decline in physical function, stroke (cerebrovascular disease such as cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage), or sequelae of spinal cord injury, the HAL® is worn to activate the activity loop of the cranial nervous system, thereby promoting functional improvement of the cranial nerve and muscle systems. This is the main feature of Neuro HALFITⓇ.
Even users who no longer feel the effects of conventional rehabilitation can expect further improvement. Neuro HALFITⓇ” can also be expected to change the feelings of users as they realize the improvement of their physical functions.
Neuro HALFITⓇ supports users’ desire to “go one step further” and “improve and enjoy their lives.
HAL® Principle
When a person tries to move his/her body, signals are transmitted from the brain to the muscles through nerves according to the person’s will to move, and at that time, weak “bioelectric potential signals” leak out onto the body surface. HAL® detects the “bioelectric potential signals” of the wearer using sensors attached to the skin and realizes movement according to the wearer’s will. Based on this principle of operation, commands are mutually fed back from the brain to the spinal cord, motor nerves, muscles, movement, sensory nerves, spinal cord, and brain. This is called interactive biofeedback, and HAL® has a feature that enables efficient motor learning.
HAL® Product Lineup
HALⓇ Single-joint type
Elbow, knee, and ankle bending and extension exercises Improvement of separation movement by attachment
HALⓇ Lower limb type
Knee bending and extension practice in standing position Walking practice with unloading device (treadmill all-in-one)Aiming to improve walking ability, walking speed, and gait
HALⓇ Waist Type
Core raising exercises
Standing and squatting exercises
Aimed at improving sitting ability, trunk function, ability to stand up and gain control of muscle tone in trunk muscles.
COGY
The pedal-powered wheelchair “coggy” is a wheelchair that is pedaled by the legs like a bicycle. Even those who have difficulty walking may be able to pedal on their own two feet by reflex if they can move either leg even a little.
Normally, when a person walks, signals from the brain move the legs through the spinal cord. However, for those with a limp, the brain’s commands are not properly transmitted to the legs, and it is thought that the legs of the COGY rider move not by commands from the brain, but by reflex commands from the “primitive walking center” in the spinal cord, which moves the right leg, then the left leg, and so on. In other words, if one leg moves even slightly, the other paralyzed leg moves by reflex command. We call this neuromodulation.
Grillo
This walker can be used as either a front- or rear-support type.
The base frame comes in two sizes, but can accommodate heights from 90 cm to 165 cm. The wide range of growth support makes this a model that can be used for a long time in a single unit.
Also, each part can be adjusted without tools to accommodate changes in walking ability and condition.
The optional headrest is also recommended for those who are not sedentary.
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Mr. S – Cerebral contusion
It has been about 3 years since I received training using HAL at Okayama Robocare Center. It has been about 25 years since I was paralyzed on the left side of my body in a car accident when I was in the second grade of junior high school. I have not been able to give up my desire to run, so I started training with HAL! I started training with HAL because I could not give up my desire to run. When I first started training with HAL, I aimed to walk beautifully, and under the guidance of the staff, I learned the ideal way to put out my legs with HAL so that my head and body would remember how to do it. The staff taught me how to train my weak areas of my body and I trained at home.
The more I trained with HAL, the more I realized where I was weak, and the more I thought, “I can’t run! I want to walk beautifully, even if it’s just walking! I changed my mind and started training. I was training. However, as I continued training, I found myself saying, “It’s getting easier to walk! My walking is becoming more beautiful! I think I might be able to run…” At the same time, I started to expect that I would be able to run again. I am now training with HAL to achieve my ideal walking and running.
Mr. I
We were shocked at how precious it was for us to be able to see and be in contact with the staff.
We learned not only about rehabilitation but also about many other things. We are really grateful to you. Thank you very much. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Mr. Y. Teenager – Disability of both upper and lower limbs due to periventricular leukomalacia
I had strong muscle tension and had tried medication and Botox injections, but they were not very effective. After one trial, the range of motion of his arms improved so much that he was very happy to find it easier to move his arms. Whenever he has difficulty moving his arms, he says he wants to go to HAL. He has also improved his throwing form in boccia, a sport he has played for many years, and has been praised for his improved ball-throwing technique.with you in the future.
Teenage – Male
I went to the RoboCare Center and was able to move my legs very much and I wanted to go there more. In the future, I want to work harder on my training so that I can move my legs more and walk. Also, I get excited on RoboCare days because the staff and I talk about anime, games, and food!
Teenage male, developmental disability
Through intensive HAL training, he is now able to take a few steps at a time, even with a walker. His joy and confidence in his ability to “do it” have grown, and he has become more positive in showing interest and willingness to try new things. Intellectually, he is also growing, and the number of things he can do is increasing little by little.
Price
| Training Fee | Trial Plan | 450,000 JPY(Includes interpreter attendance fee of 200,000 JPY) |
|---|---|---|
| Continuation Plan | 62,500 JPY / 90 minutes(Interpreter attendance fee of 20,000 JPY is separate) |
Remittance or credit card payment VISA MASTER
All payments must be made in advance.
No cancellations or changes will be accepted on the day of the training. No refunds will be given for cancellations.
No refunds will be given for cancellations or changes on the day of the tour. No extensions will be provided.
Please note that our multi-lingual staff may not be available at the center. The time spent for handling such cases will be included in the training time.
We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur during training.
We will not be able to provide directions to the center, so please check the location on our website before coming to the center.
Please note that we reserve the right to suspend training and prohibit entry to users with bad manners. In such cases, the fee will not be reimbursed.
Trial plan4times/week
| First session | 90 minutes | ● Interview with the user (Decision on whether HAL can be used) ●Creation of consent form & health condition check ●Confirmation of bioelectrical potential signals ●Adjusting HAL size & determining the future direction of the exercise program |
|---|---|---|
| Second session | 90 minutes | ●Implementation of basic HAL movements ●If the above is possible, execution of the HAL walking (exercise) program ●Feedback to the user |
| Third session | 90 minutes | ●Adjusting the exercise program based on yesterday’s fatigue level. ●Implementation of the HAL walking (exercise) program. ●Feedback to the user. |
| Fourth session | 90 minutes | ●Execution of the HAL walking (exercise) program. ●Final evaluation (using the same evaluation criteria as the initial assessment) ●Final feedback to the user |
Program Application Procedure
- Fill out the trial application form and medical questionnaire. Record a video showing core function, sitting in a chair, standing up, standing, and walking, then send it back.
- The RoboCare Center will review the questionnaire and video and inform you whether the program and online interview are possible.
- Schedule the online interview.
- Conduct the online interview.
- Begin adjustments for the planned visit to Japan.