13. Why are clinical systems mainly used at some rehab centers?
14. Do I need a therapist to set up the Biomove system for me?
15. How easy is the Biomove to use?
16. How soon after a stroke can I start using the Biomove?
17. What about motivation to continue training over time?
18. What success rate maybe expected?
19. What can I expect from increased EMG activity?
20. How long after a stroke can muscle movement improve?
21. What about dropping hand?
22. What about gait?
23. Can I "build-up" muscle strength?
24. Do my muscles get tired during the training?


Why are clinical systems mainly used at some rehab centers?
Clinical units are complicated to set up, which can only be done by a therapist. Sometimes this difficult to use unit is made available to the patient for just a very limited time, which is almost never enough to regain improvements and even more important to retain them over time! Hence the absolute need for the patient to have a simple to use unit at home at all times.

Do I need a therapist to set up the Biomove system for me?
Although clinical devices are difficult to use due to the many control functions, the Biomove is designed for home use by the patient without difficult set up.

How easy is the Biomove to use?
Very easy!

Set the sensitivity for the EMG signal pick up and start moving!

How soon after a stroke can I start using the Biomove?
It is desirable to start between one to three months after a stroke and the best results are obtained when starting not later than 6 – 12 months after a CVA.

What about motivation to continue training over time?
The achieved results of being able to better use the otherwise paralyzed extremity, increases the wish to continue with the training over time.

What success rate maybe expected?
90% of all patients have significant improvements after 6 months. Even after just one month remarkable results are sometimes experienced.

What can I expect from increased EMG activity?
Stronger and more controlled muscle contractions.

How long after a stroke can muscle movement improve?
Even after several years there are patients who still find application of the system very beneficial.

What about dropping hand?
That is the whole idea: re-learning to open and to lift the affected hand again.

What about gait?
Re-learn by training how to lift the dropping foot upwards again and be able to walk much better.

Can I "build-up" muscle strength?
By setting the sensitivity level higher or lower, more or less effort is needed to trigger the electrical stimulation impulse. This way the patient can decide how easy or difficult to make the training for himself. The more difficult, the more muscle strength is build up.

Do my muscles get tired during the training?
A resting period between each electrical stimulation impulse prevents repeated muscle contractions without sufficient resting time. This resting period is factory preset but can be changed by the user within a wide range.