The device is called a SaeboFlex, and it can benefit patients by supporting their wrists and helping them grasp and release objects. The SaeboFlex allows neurologically impaired individuals the ability to incorporate their hand functionally in therapy and at home by supporting the weakened wrist, hand, and fingers. In addition, the SaeboFlex is non-electrically based and is purely mechanical.

The SaeboFlex positions the wrist and fingers into extension in preparation for functional activities. The user is able to grasp an object by voluntarily flexing his or her fingers. The extension spring system assists in re-opening the hand to release the object.

The SaeboFlex will allow patients to immediately begin using their hand functionally in therapy and at home. Even individuals up to 20 years post neurological injury can benifit from the SaeboFlex. In addition, the ability to use the hand in therapy or at home has been reported as extremely motivating during the recovery process.

Source: www.saebo.com