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Tees Neuro Physiotherapy incorporate the TYROSTATION by Tyromotion

Lucille Watts • Feb 03, 2021

Tees Neuro Physiotherapy recently purchased a new TYROSTATION by Tyromotion for its clinic in Billingham, near Middlesbrough.


Clinical Director, Victoria Fairhall, first became aware of Tyromotion devices through another clinic in the region who was using the devices at its clinics. Victoria was keen to offer her clients a more intensive, fun and motivating therapy and was keen on incorporating more neurological rehabilitation technology to achieve this. 


Victoria said “Increasingly there is more and more literature pointing towards increasing dosage and intensity in rehabilitation to help patients to recovery quicker and achieve better outcomes.  In addition to this, there is further evidence demonstrating that robotics in rehabilitation can help us to achieve this.”


Physiotherapists at Tees Neuro Physiotherapy tried a range of different upper limb technology but felt the devices were not quite ready for market and required some development to be ready for clinical settings to benefit patients and therapists. Consequently, they turned their attention to what Tyromotion could offer.


Having looked at all the Tyromotion devices they ultimately decided the Tyrostation (incorporating PABLO and TYMO) would be an ideal starter device. Its versatility, offering both upper and lower limb assessment, reporting and therapy and its ability to be used by a wide range of clients appealed to Victoria and the team. The Tyrostation also offers games as part of the therapy which are fun and motivating for patients. Victoria as part of her research reached out to other clinics with the Tyrostation asking for their honest feedback on the device all of which was positive. Victoria along with Amanda Jackson from OT Rehab North East invited Ectron to come to Tees Neuro Physiotherapy to give the team a demonstration on the Tyrstation.


Victoria says:


 “It was the demonstration that really convinced Amanda and I.  We were converted. The Tyrostation is just so versatile. We can use the Tyrostation with all of our clients in so many different ways. It is very easy to use and navigate your way around”


Ectron introduced Tees Neuro Physiotherapy to Jack at Absolute Finance who was able to support with the finance process


Victoria says:


 “Working with Jack at Absolute Finance made the whole process of purchasing the device so much easier. It saved me the time having to research bank loans and different financing options. Jack made the process much smoother and helped to take the worry out of things”


Once the Tyrsostation was installed Tees Neuro Physiotherapy’s younger clients were instantly drawn to the Tyrostation and wanted to use it. Some of the older clients were a little sceptical at first but have quickly taken to the Tyrostation and once they had a go, they too were converted!


Victoria says:


“The biggest thing we have seen so far is the Tyrostation is really useful for patients who are generally quite inattentive. Those patients automatically and instinctively begin to initiate movement”


Tees Neuro Physiotherapy have reported that they have been able to use the Tyrostation with both low level and high-level patients.  One client with a spinal injury who had very little hand and arm function was able to benefit and progress from using the Tyrostation’s Pablo motion-sensors.  Whereas another patient who was more able was able to use the Pablo to practice more fine motor skills and has now managed to return to her administration job”


The special design of the PABLO hand sensor makes it possible to measure the exerted force for pinch, lateral, three pint and interdigital grips as well as the arms movements. Additionally, Pablo can measure every kind of body movement including the head, arm, trunk and leg.


When asked whether Victoria would recommend the Tyrostation to other clinics who were looking to invest in technology, Victoria said


“Yes, I would definitely recommend the Tyrostation. If you are a small clinic the Tyrostation is a great device due to its versatility.  The other thing we have found is that patients rather than book for just one-hour hands-on physiotherapy they want to add on an extra hour and spend that time with the Tyrostation” 



About Tees Neuro Physiotherapy

Tees Neuro Physiotherapy is a team of specialist neurological physiotherapists based in Billingham, near Middlesbrough. The team are highly trained in the management of all neurological conditions and has a special interest in spasticity management, functional motor disorders and Advanced Bobath trained. If you would like to book an appointment at Tees Neuro Physiotherapy, please call 01642 563 222 or 07792 120 454. Alternatively, please email: victoria@teesneurophysiotherapy.com


About TYROSTATION

The Tyrostation is a space-saving system solution for Pablo and Tymo. Thanks to the integrated storage space, all devices plus accessories are within reach and immediately ready for use. The therapy surface is height-adjustable and can optimally accommodate all patients. The Tyrostation is a popular choice for clinics and hospitals throughout the UK. 


The All-In-One PC is equipped with the TyroS software. All devices can be easily and effortlessly used with the Tyrostation. This enables seamless assessment and recording of the rehabilitation process possible.


About PABLO

The PABLO system is a modern assessment and therapy device for the rehabilitation of patients with impaired motor functions. It supports upper and lower limbs, as well as body and head applications. PABLO can be used on neurological, orthopaedic, paediatric and geriatric patients with deficits in movement and force control, accuracy, aiming, coordination, trunk control and balance.


About TYMO

The TYMO is a sensor-based rehabilitation device for static and dynamic assessment- and therapy applications. The slim, wireless design offers a plethora of therapy options be it the improvement of balance and postural control, or active use of force and support activities of the upper extremities, with TYMO the therapist’s creativity knows no limits. Even the pre-set starting positions (support, sitting, standing) can be freely expanded.

Both devices allow therapists to offer accurate patient assessments and fun, motivational therapy.


For more information about the Tyrostation or to book a virtual or face-to-face demonstration for your hospital or clinic, please call 0117 941 3979 or email: enquries@ectron.co.uk

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