Innovative Exercise
E-LINK creates opportunities for exercise from a flicker of muscle activity through to full work-hardening exercise for the full upper and lower extremities. Highly gradable, computer-based Activities with simple to complex graphics inspire motivational exercise and give immediate biofeedback.
Dynamometer and Pinchmeter
These can be used for unique isometric grip and pinch exercise and are ideal for using in a hand therapy group or on an individual basis following evaluation.
Mini Case History #1 - Using HandKit and AngleX
Hand Therapy - Mini Case History #1
From the Clinician in a Hospital Hand Therapy Unit
“This lady developed a neuropathy while pregnant after having Swine Flu. Her baby was delivered while she was in a coma for a further month. At first she was without any movement on the left side. On our last assessment she had 100% ROM and 90% strength.”
From the Patient
“To the occupational therapy team - I would like to say thank you all in the part you have played in my recovery. I am the first to admit that when I first heard of occupational therapy and the Biometrics Ltd machine I was wondering how it would work. Now I want to shout to the whole world about how much I have improved. I put my movement improvement largely down to the Biometrics Ltd programme I have been on and the way the occupational therapists have guided me through each week even if I was scared to start with. Thank you all again for helping me to improve my movement and help me lead an almost normal life and most of all be a mother to my baby.”

As well as the Dynamometer and Pinchmeter mentioned, various E-LINK devices and Activities provide gradable, functional upper extremity exercise for all age groups throughout the full rehabilitation process, encouraging muscle strengthening and restoration of normal movement patterns.
E-LINK Myo-EX
As soon as the smallest flicker of voluntary muscle control returns, detected using innovative Myo-EX sensors, surface EMG enabling exercise can begin even when there is very little or even no visible joint movement. This is particularly beneficial for tendon transfers or radial nerve injuries. The visual stimulus in each Activity helps the patient understand when they are actually activating the muscle and encourages them to focus on normal movement patterns rather than recruiting unnecessary compensatory movements.
Mini Case History #2 - Using Myo-EX and AngleX
Hand Therapy - Mini Case History #2
From the Clinical Specialist in a General Hospital Hand Therapy Unit
“It was good to read the interesting clinical experience you included. I had a smaller scale discovery moment with a patient yesterday too. A relatively routine thumb proximal phalangeal fracture with tendon adhesions reducing the end ranges of movement and my plan was to strengthen and improve the maximum ranges of the MCP and IP joints.
However, my patient could do quite well with the hard work at the ends of range but we discovered together that her main problem is actually more the subtle control of her mid range. I am not sure any other treatment method would have discovered this element of the problem and it has taken us in a new treatment direction.”

E-LINK AngleX
Where some joint movement is observed but it is insufficient to grasp or hold a device, AngleX sensors are ideal. They are simply attached close to the joint exercised and they respond to active movement against gravity providing focused exercise for even small DIP joints. The small sensor is particularly useful for exercising small joint replacements or stiff joints.
Mini Case History #3 - Using the HandKit and AngleX
Hand Therapy - Mini Case History #3
From the Clinician in a Hospital Hand Therapy Unit
“We have been seeing a man with CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy). The treatment this man receives is infusions of immunoglobulin which involves hospital admission for 3-5 days to complete every few weeks.
Using E-LINK, the occupational therapists have managed to track the peaks and lows in strength and agility pre and post these infusions. The patient uses this data with his consultant in order to judge dosage and or frequency of treatment correctly. The patient has found this very valuable for the past 3 years.”

E-LINK Upper Limb Exerciser
The various tools in the Upper Limb Exerciser enable functional, repetitive movements and the resistance can be graded for work hardening exercise. Realistic goals can be set and achieved, addressing specific therapeutic objectives.
Mini Case History #4 - Using HandKit and AngleX
Hand Therapy - Mini Case History #4
Using the Upper Limb Exerciser - from the Royal Hospital of Neuro Disability London (published February 2012)
John, a 35 year old male had a TBI which left him severely physically disabled. He was able to express a wish to use the Nintendo Wii for leisure, but was unable to abduct his shoulder sufficiently to allow enough arm movement to use a Wii controller.
The occupational therapists used the Upper Limb Exerciser to build shoulder range and strength, which enabled John to use the Nintendo Wii more efficiently with a view to participating without the need for adaptation in the future.
(Published: Occupational therapy to facilitate physical activity and enhance quality of life for individuals with complex neurodisability. Cunningham, Crystal; Wensley, Ruth; Blacker, Danielle; Bache, Jane; Stonier, Claire. The BJOT, Vol. 75, No 2, Feb 2012, pp.105-110)

E-LINK ForcePlate
One FP3 ForcePlate can be used for weight bearing exercise, from the touch of one finger through to full weight bearing on one limb.