Frequently Asked Questions

Adolescents (ages 12+), adults (ages 18+), Veterans, with neuromuscular conditions and injuries including but not limited to:

• Brachial Plexus Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• CVA (stroke)

The MyoPro allows a user with arm or hand paralysis to experience movement in the time it takes to put it on. It is the only device available that can immediately enable movement of a paralyzed hand and arm. Training by an occupational therapist or physical therapist is required to achieve competence with the device. With the MyoPro, everyday tasks such as feeding and dressing may now be done again, every day.

Am I eligible?

MyoPro works by reading the faint nerve signals from the surface of the skin, without the need for implants or surgery, and activating small motors to move the arm and hand as the user intends. The user wearing the brace is in complete control of their own hand and arm, the device simply amplifies the weak muscle signals to help move the limb.

Learn more about the MyoPro

Typically, a telephone conversation is first done to see if MyoPro might be right for you. Then a physical evaluation is done by a certified clinician. During the evaluation session, an Orthotist/Prosthetist will:

• Discuss and demonstrate the MyoPro brace and provide education regarding aspects of use
• Ensure the MyoPro is clinically and medically appropriate for the candidate by testing upper limb muscle strength and range of motion. Other assessment areas include EMG (electromyographic) signal strength in relevant muscle groups, upper limb sensation, pain levels and anatomical measurements
• Discuss insurance benefits, coverage and potential cost. The MyoPro-certified O&P provider will work with you to see if your device will be reimbursed by your health insurance plan. Many payers have covered the cost of the MyoPro, including national and regional health plans, worker’s compensation for job-related injuries, and the VA for qualified veterans.
• Discuss the role and importance of occupational therapy for new MyoPro users
• Complete all necessary evaluation paperwork

When you pass the evaluation, and if you intend to use insurance, certain paperwork must be completed and then Myomo files for pre-approval with your insurance company. If you intend to use VA, Myomo will help guide you through that process.

The insurance approval process may take months, depending on your carrier. After approval, you visit a Myomo qualified Orthotics and Prosthetics practice to have a cast taken of your arm so that we may custom-fit the MyoPro. A couple of weeks later the finished custom device is ready for you. The MyoPro device will be calibrated to the user’s individual muscle signal profile and minor adjustments to the MyoPro can be made to optimize comfort.

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

A screening day is one opportunity for this free hands-on evaluation by a certified clinician to see if MyoPro might be right for you. They are typically held at the offices of our orthotics and prosthetics or rehabilitation partners. Find a location near you to sign up. If a screening day date or location is not convenient for you, we will work with you to find another more convenient time and place to be evaluated.

It is recommended that all new MyoPro users attend occupational therapy or physical therapy to develop proficiency and independence with their MyoPro. Once a therapist is trained on the MyoPro system, they can assist the user by developing a customized treatment plan that will maximize their functionality and overall success. Therapy with a MyoPro can include functional task practice, improving muscle control and coordination, learning how to put on/take off the MyoPro and how to care for it at home.

The MyoPro brace is prescribed by physicians and provided solely by Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) professionals, who have been trained and qualified by Myomo Inc. to evaluate, mold and fit the MyoPro. To find qualified providers near you, please contact us. To get a MyoPro, a patient must first schedule an evaluation session.

No, but we will help arrange it for you. It is typically covered by insurance.

We have an extensive network of therapists trained on the MyoPro, and we are able to train another that you might prefer.

MyoPro is priced and sold by individual O&P practices and is typically reimbursed by insurance. Learn more about cost and coverage.

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.

The MyoPro is indicated for use by adolescents (ages 12+), adults (ages 18+), veterans, diagnosed with long-term muscle weakness or partial paralysis. For published studies and outcomes data, visit our clinical research and evidence page.

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

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).

• 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

• Simplified donning through color-coded tabs and rings.
• More intuitive and faster setup for donning with 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.

All MyoPro hardware & electronics and battery charger are covered by a 3-Year Warranty. The battery is covered by a 1-Year Warranty. Orthosis soft goods (pads, straps, and harness) are covered for 6 (six) months. 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.

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.

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