Description
Overview: Total Arm Recovery – From Shoulder to Fingertips
The SaeboReach is a comprehensive, full-arm rehabilitation system designed for individuals with moderate-to-severe spasticity affecting both the hand and the elbow. While many devices focus only on the hand, the SaeboReach addresses the common “flexor synergy” where the elbow remains bent and the hand stays clenched. By combining the legendary SaeboFlex hand system with a specialized above-elbow component, the SaeboReach allows you to straighten your arm and grasp objects simultaneously, making functional reaching a reality again.
How it Works: Dual-Action Spring Assistance
The SaeboReach is a 100% mechanical system that uses patented spring-loaded technology to facilitate movement throughout the entire upper limb.
- Hand Component (SaeboFlex System): High-tension extension springs are mounted on the forearm and hand. When you relax your grip, these springs pull your fingers back into an open position, allowing for the release of objects.
- Elbow Component (Elbow Extension System): An adjustable tension system is positioned at the elbow joint. It provides a constant, gentle “push” to assist in straightening the elbow (extension), which is often the most difficult movement for stroke survivors to perform.
- Biomechanical Synergy: The device holds the wrist in a functional, neutral position and ensures the elbow is properly aligned, preventing the painful “inward curling” associated with high muscle tone.
How it Helps: Mastering the Functional Reach
- Enables “Reach and Grasp”: By assisting both elbow extension and hand opening, the SaeboReach allows you to reach for a cup on a table or a light switch on the wall – tasks that require the entire arm to work together.
- Combats Spasticity: Regular use helps “down-regulate” the overactive muscles in the bicep and palm, leading to smoother, more controlled movement over time.
- Massed Practice & Neuroplasticity: Facilitates the high-volume, task-oriented repetitions necessary to trigger the brain’s ability to rewire itself.
- Immediate Motivational Breakthrough: Being able to reach out and touch an object for the first time in months or years provides the psychological momentum needed for long-term recovery.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Components | SaeboFlex hand system plus custom above-elbow extension unit |
| Sizing | Custom-fit based on hand, wrist, and full arm length |
| Tension System | Interchangeable springs for both the fingers and the elbow |
| Elbow Range | Adjustable to provide assistance at specific degrees of flexion |
| Digit Caps | Prevents fingertip curling to ensure a secure, functional grasp |
| Construction | Industrial-grade, medical-safe materials designed for clinical durability |
Who Needs the SaeboReach?
This system is the premium choice for individuals who:
- Have experienced a Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or Spinal Cord Injury.
- Exhibit High Muscle Tone or Spasticity in both the hand and the elbow.
- Struggle with a “bent arm” (elbow flexion) and a “clenched hand” simultaneously.
- Have at least 1/4 range of shoulder elevation to allow for the arm to be lifted.
Note: The SaeboReach is a highly specialized device and requires a custom fitting by a trained clinician to ensure optimal alignment and tension.
