Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation Device

Product Introduction

Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation Device is a medical device that uses pneumatic drive technology to achieve passive or active movement of the hand joints. It is mainly used to improve blood circulation in the hand, relieve muscle stiffness, and promote the recovery of nerve function. It is suitable for patients with hand dysfunction caused by various reasons such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and post-orthopedic surgery.

Its treatment method primarily uses air pressure to achieve passive training of joints such as the fingers and wrists, reducing muscle tension, improving blood circulation, and increasing joint range of motion.

Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation Device plays a significant role in hand function recovery and exercise rehabilitation, and is widely used in rehabilitation medical institutions. With the help of this device, patients can accelerate their rehabilitation process and improve treatment outcomes.

Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation Device plays an important role in clinical applications, and are of positive significance for hand rehabilitation, postoperative recovery, exercise rehabilitation, and daily care.

Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation Device has two core functions: hand joint training and hand joint rehabilitation assessment.

Hand Joint Training: After the patient completes the training mode and parameter settings, the device can precisely control the pneumatic glove to conduct corresponding training; it can also be combined with an electrical stimulation module to provide synergistic stimulation to the hand joints. Simultaneously, it can be used with the device's included data glove and grip strength meter to conduct active training, assisting patients in actively participating in the rehabilitation process.

Hand Rehabilitation Assessment: By selecting an assessment mode and using the device's included grip strength ball, patients can assess their own hand function and grip strength, providing data support for adjusting the rehabilitation plan.

Product Features

1. With passive, assisted, active, resistance, mirror, and grip strength training functions;

2. With an assessment function;

3. With automated expansion functions based on external devices;

4. With user management and printing functions;

5. With combined pneumatic and electrical therapy functions;

6. With simultaneous training of both hands.

Clinical Applications - Indications

1. Nerve-Related Hand Dysfunction

Hand hemiplegia after stroke or traumatic brain injury, manifested as weakness, stiffness, and incoordination of finger flexion and extension;

Loss or weakening of hand motor function due to spinal cord injury (e.g., claw hand or difficulty making a fist after cervical spinal cord injury);

Muscle atrophy and limited joint movement in the hand after peripheral nerve injury (e.g., ulnar or median nerve injury), requiring assistance to maintain muscle strength and joint flexibility.

2. Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Rehabilitation

Postoperative rehabilitation after hand fractures or tendon repair surgery (e.g., flexor and extensor tendon surgery): After entering the recovery period under the guidance of a doctor, passive/active assisted movements are necessary to prevent tendon adhesions and improve joint range of motion;

Postoperative rehabilitation after hand joint surgery (e.g., metacarpophalangeal joint or interphalangeal joint replacement or release surgery): Assistance is provided to restore joint flexion and extension function and reduce postoperative stiffness.

3. Hand problems caused by prolonged immobilization

Prolonged bed rest (e.g., elderly bedridden patients, patients in the recovery period after severe illness), and upper limb plaster immobilization, to prevent muscle atrophy and joint contractures (e.g., finger flexion contractures);

Stiffness and limited movement of hand joints caused by chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, to help improve joint mobility and blood circulation, and relieve pain.

4. Other situations requiring improved hand circulation

Numbness and decreased sensation in the hands caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Promote blood circulation through pneumatic massage to help improve nerve blood supply;

Mild hand edema (such as in the early postoperative period or mild lymphatic drainage obstruction): Promote venous and lymphatic drainage through gradient pneumatic massage to reduce edema.

Clinical Applications - Contraindications

1. Local Skin and Soft Tissue Problems

Skin damage, ulcers, infections (e.g., acute cellulitis, paronychia), or pressure sores on the hands;

Unhealed wounds, acute burns or scalds on the hands;

Acute flare-ups of severe hand eczema, dermatitis, or other skin conditions; air pressure may irritate the skin and worsen symptoms.

2. Vascular-Related Diseases

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis in the hand or upper limb: Air pressure may cause thrombus dislodgement, leading to serious complications such as pulmonary embolism;

Severe arterial insufficiency in the hand (e.g., late-stage arteriovenous occlusive disease, acute exacerbation of severe Raynaud's disease): Air pressure may further affect local blood supply, leading to tissue ischemia and necrosis;

Arteriovenous fistulas in the upper limb (e.g., arterial fistulas in dialysis patients): Avoid air pressure compression that may affect fistula function.

3. Acute Injury or Illness Phase

Hand fractures or dislocations that have not reached clinical healing standards (e.g., early post-operative period after fracture surgery, before stabilization), pneumatic pressure may cause fracture displacement and affect healing;

During the acute inflammatory phase of the hand (e.g., acute tenosynovitis, acute exacerbation of synovitis), when accompanied by significant redness, swelling, heat, and pain, pneumatic pressure may exacerbate the spread of inflammation;

Severe hand edema (e.g., acute lymphedema, severe cardiac/renal edema), use is prohibited until the cause of the edema is clear or a doctor has assessed the condition (to avoid increasing tissue compression).

4. Special Populations and Other Circumstances

Patients with malignant tumors (such as bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas) or metastatic lesions in the hands may experience tumor spread due to air pressure;

Patients with coagulation disorders (such as hemophilia, severe thrombocytopenia) may experience subcutaneous bleeding or hematoma due to air pressure massage;

Patients with severe osteoporosis (such as elderly patients with severe osteoporosis or osteoporosis caused by long-term use of hormones) require careful evaluation to avoid excessive air pressure leading to fractures;

Patients with metal internal fixation plates or prostheses in their hands and whose movements are explicitly prohibited by the doctor (such as in the early postoperative period after certain special joint prostheses).