Robotic Arm Helping Stroke Victims Recover

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"It's changed my life so much. It's given me hope to become normal again," said Estrada

SAN DIEGO -- A local medical center unveiled a device that helps restore arm function and movement to patients paralyzed from a stroke.

Juventino Estrada, 43, suffered a stroke last June, and he has been using the robotic arm during therapy at Palomar Medical Center. The stroke left him unable to move his left arm, as it was in a constant curled position. Just one month after therapy with Myomo, he was able to close his hand and make a fist.

"It's changed my life so much. It's given me hope to become normal again," said Estrada, a husband and father of seven children. more...

 
In support of Stroke Awareness Month Myomo, Inc. will be attending the May 20, 2011. American Stroke Association Connecticut Stroke Conference being held at the Rocky Hill Marriott in Rocky Hill CT. Please visit our booth to view the Myomo mPower 1000 the neuro-robotic arm brace demonstration. If you would like more information about the mPower 1000 or would like to speak with a Myomo representative please call us at. 1-877-736-9666 or email us at info@myomo.com