Rehabilitation for Mononeuropathy
Mononeuropathy is damage that happens to a single nerve, usually one that is close to the skin and near a bone. One of the best known forms of mononeuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome.
The causes of mononeuropathy vary depending on the affected nerves. It can be caused by repetitive motions, injury and long-term pressure on a nerve due to an injury or swelling. Injuries that can cause mononeuropathy include:
- Pressure from a poorly fit cast or crutches.
- Pressure from staying in a fixed position for a long time.
- Pressure on nerves caused when confined to bed or paralyzed.
- Injuries from radiation therapy.
Symptoms of mononeuropathy vary depending on the affected nerve. The most common symptoms are:
- Loss of feeling in the affected area.
- Weakness in the affected area.
- Pain or burning.
- A feeling of “pins and needles.”
Treatments range from relieving the pressure on the nerve to analgesics and steroid injections to surgery. Physical therapy is also considered a good option.
Hand therapy exercises, however, require a good hand therapy device able to diagnose and treat these highly sensitive affected nerves.
Interestingly, home rehabilitation using rehabilitation equipment is widespread among Mononeuropathy patients nowadays.
To successfully accomplish these hand therapy exercises, the patient may need a professional robotic glove that will effectively help him achieve positive improvement in less time.
The robotic glove mobilizes finger joints and works both in flexion and extension. Even on the patient who has no active residual movement, it is possible to apply passive mobilization from the first stages of treatment.
What is also exciting about this robotic glove is that its software offers many possibilities for the customization of the therapy.
Furthermore, the Portable Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.0 would amplify force in the direction the user tries to move (open or close fingers). In this way, it will restore the nerve’s normal function and so restore the whole hand’s flexible movement.
The hand therapy device can also provide resistance in the opposite direction to help the user with movement stabilization or nerve tone exercise. Undoubtedly, the design could be implemented for a wide range of users and needs, particularly those patients who suffer from Mononeuropathy.
SIFREHAB-1.0 is a home rehabilitation equipment that offers low-cost, safe, intensive, and task-oriented rehabilitation through hand therapy exercises.
These activities can help boost patients’ quick recovery as it will help them perform their daily-living-activity at home. As such, Mononeuropathy patients in particular will be encouraged to buy these rehabilitation gloves to gain their independence.
Reference: single nerve Damage
