Description
Overview: Spasticity Unmasked
The SaeboFlex is a high-performance, outrigger-style hand orthosis designed for individuals with moderate-to-severe spasticity. It is the gold standard for those who were previously told they had “no hope” for hand recovery because their hand remains in a tightly clenched or closed position. By providing a mechanical advantage to the fingers and wrist, the SaeboFlex allows you to immediately begin functional “grasp and release” training, turning a useless “claw-fist” into a functional tool for rehabilitation.
How it Works: Spring-Loaded Assistance
Unlike traditional static braces, the SaeboFlex is a dynamic system that uses advanced mechanical engineering to facilitate movement.
- Mechanism: The device features a series of high-tension extension springs. When you voluntarily attempt to squeeze or grasp an object, you work against the springs. As soon as you relax your grip, the springs do the work for you—pulling your fingers back into an open, extended position.
- Biomechanical Alignment: It secures the wrist in a functional, neutral position and aligns the fingers, preventing the common “overlapping” or curling seen with high muscle tone.
- Custom Calibration: A qualified professional calibrates the spring tension to match your current level of spasticity, ensuring the device is challenging yet supportive.
How it Helps: Breaking the Plateau
- Massed Practice: Enables the high-repetition, task-oriented training required to “re-program” the brain (neuroplasticity).
- Prevents Contractures: By keeping the hand in a functional position and moving it through its range of motion, it prevents permanent shortening of the muscles and tendons.
- Reduces Edema and Pain: Encouraging movement helps improve circulation and reduce the swelling often found in a neglected, immobile limb.
- Immediate Function: Many users are able to pick up and release objects on the very first day of fitting, providing a massive motivational breakthrough.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Components | Durable rigid outrigger frame, digit caps, and extension springs |
| Sizing | Custom-fit based on forearm, wrist, and finger measurements |
| Digit Caps | Available in multiple sizes to prevent fingertip flexion during grasp |
| Spring System | Interchangeable springs with various grades of resistance |
| Adjustability | Multi-directional thumb system to accommodate various positioning needs |
| Maintenance | Industrial-grade materials designed for long-term daily use |
Who Needs the SaeboFlex?
This device is the premier choice for individuals who:
- Have suffered a Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or Spinal Cord Injury.
- Exhibit moderate to severe Spasticity (stiffness) where the hand is often clenched.
- Have at least 1/4 range of shoulder elevation and 1/4 range of elbow bending.
- Can minimally curl their fingers but cannot open them independently.
Note: The SaeboFlex requires a custom fitting by a Saebo-trained clinician to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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