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Physicians and Clinicians

Is the MyoPro Right for My Patients?

What is the MyoPro’s Intended Use?

The MyoPro, an upper limb orthosis, is a compensatory device to increase the ability to perform functional tasks with the affected limb. The user voluntarily activates movement of the orthotic device with their remaining electromyography (EMG) muscle signal.

What is the MyoPro’s Indication for Use?

The MyoPro is indicated for use by adolescents (ages 12+), adults (ages 18+), veterans, diagnosed with long-term muscle weakness OR partial paralysis.

Is the MyoPro covered by medical insurance?

MyoPro may be covered by most insurance companies, Medicare Advantage plans, and the U.S. Veterans Administration.

Is Myomo’s technology similar to electrical stimulation?

No. The MyoPro does NOT stimulate a User’s muscles with an external electrical impulse. This orthosis uses passive sensors on the surface of the skin to detect electrical signal within a muscle (electromyography).

What are the MyoPro’s Contraindications?

  • Insufficient myoelectric signal output from at least one muscle group needed to activate the desired powered joint (for example, biceps or triceps signal to extend the affected elbow).
  • Severe shoulder subluxation.
  • Excessive pain in shoulder, arm or hand during facilitated range of motion.
  • Contraindicated during recovery from acute injury such as trauma, infection, or skin condition.
  • Upper extremity contracture(s) that prevent functional movement to benefit from the orthosis.
  • Rigid spasticity in the affected muscle groups.
  • Arm circumferences and lengths that are outside build specifications required to be fit with the orthosis.
  • Cognitive or behavioral impairment that would inhibit safe use of the orthosis.
  • Other medical issue which interferes with safe use of the device for functional improvement.

Models and Product Information

What are the MyoPro Motion W and Motion G?

The Motion W and Motion G are legacy models. Our newest model is the MyoPro 2x. All MyoPro models have powered joint(s). The joint(s) are myoelectrically controlled by the wearer’s own muscle signal.

  • MyoPro Motion W: An elbow-wrist orthosis with a powered elbow and a multi-articulating wrist (MAW) with flexion/extension and supination/pronation. The passive MAW may be prepositioned by the user to increase task-specific function.
  • MyoPro Motion G: An elbow-wrist-hand orthosis with a powered elbow, passively adjustable multi-articulating wrist (MAW), and a powered, 3-jaw-chuck grasp.

Is the MyoPro custom made for each patient?

Each MyoPro brace is custom fabricated to each patient for optimum comfort and performance.  The individual being fitted may be presented with a variety of MyoPro colors and patterns to choose from.

How much can a MyoPro 2+'s elbow lift?

The MyoPro’s elbow motor offers approximately 7 Newton-meters of torque. A torque value divided by a distance value calculates a force value. Since each MyoPro User’s forearm and hand will be a different length, the amount of lift force should be calculated individually for each User. The amount of assist also depends on how much strength (if any) the User has in his/her biceps, and the weight of the User’s arm.

For example: An adult female in the 50th percentile would have a forearm and hand length that would sum to approximately 17 inches (0.43 meters).

How much can the MyoPro 2+ Motion G’s hand hold (pinch force)?

The grasp motor offers approximately 1.1 Newton-meters of torque. Torque divided by a distance calculates a force. Since each MyoPro User’s hand will be a different size, the amount of pinch force at the fingertip of the User should be calculated individually for each User. The assist also depends on how much strength (if any) the User has in his/her wrist flexors.

For example: An adult male in the 50th percentile would have an index finger length of approximately 4 inches (0.1 meters); 1.1 Newton-meters divided by 0.1 meters equals 11 Newtons (2.5 pounds) of pinching force.

What is new about the MyoPro 2x?

  • Simplified donning through color-coded tabs and rings.
  • More intuitive and faster setup for donning - Easy-to-tighten straps
  • Increased independence for users with limited mobility - numbered sticker system for easy wrist/elbow alignment.
  • Advanced EMG monitoring and adjustment via MyConfig software.
  • Reduced fitting time for clinicians: Updated training and instruction materials to support users and practitioners.

What is the warranty on the MyoPro 2+ and MyoPro 2x?

All MyoPro hardware & electronics, battery charger, and carrying bag are covered by a 3-Year Warranty. Orthosis soft goods (pads, straps, and harness), and the battery are covered by a 1-Year Warranty. After the warranty period has passed on a particular item, a User & Provider can resubmit to insurance for replacement. The warranty period on the item would then restart at the date of shipment to the Provider.

I see that the MyoPro's finger orthosis only connects the first and second finger to the hand motor – why aren’t all 4 fingers connected?

The common, 3-Jaw Chuck grasp pattern, we believe, provides Users with a combination of smaller pinch and larger grasp functional capability for Myomo’s first assistive grasp development.

For users with wrist tone, we have seen them face greater challenge to control muscle activation and relaxation within their forearm when all 4 fingers are part of the grasp pattern.

Does a MyoPro use dry electrodes or wet electrodes?

The sensors for a MyoPro are dry; there is no adhesive or gel needed for use.