The Falls Assessment and Treatment Program is an integral part of our therapeutic care:

Unweighing System OmniCycle Using the Nintendo Wii Golf to improve range of motion. Versatrainer THe riGHT CAre… AT THe riGHT Time… iN THe riGHT PlACe. versatrainer Who benefits from this equipment? Residents who are weak and may have osteoporosis and need to develop upper torso strength and build bone mass. The Versatrainer is an excellent tool for core strengthening, which will assist in the functional development of transfers, bed mobility, balance and posture. It is geared toward the geriatric population by offering small, manageable weight increments for them to exercise with.It also gives the therapist several different positions to choose from so that the patient can utilize different muscle groups without having to change positions. A key feature for those who may currently be immobile is that the Versatrainer is wheelchair accessible. unweighing System Who benefits from this equipment? Residents who have had stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, bed bound / unable to maintain upright position, older adults, amputation of lower extremity, orthopedic patients, contractures. By removing any fear of falling, the patient can proceed to learn to walk again. The equipment can reduce body weight by up to 60% to reduce any strain caused by injury and permits the patient to participate in therapy more rapidly. For more information please visit the website hebrewhomes.org