Mr A is a Calvary Mater Newcastle patient whose illness resulted in left sided leg weakness and left arm hemiparesis (no function in his left arm) at the age of 43. Following rehabilitation, he was able to return home independently with use of a walking stick.

However, since then his general mobility and walking endurance have declined. Late last year, Mr A was referred to the hospital’s Physiotherapy Department from his GP. Working together we set up a home exercise program of daily high repetition exercise training for his left arm and leg.

In physiotherapy sessions we endeavoured to use gym equipment but we found this difficult due to his level of weakness and tonic contractions that occur when he is trying to exercise.

We therefore trialled using the motomed which enables Mr A’s left foot to be strapped in and his hand placement to stay in place throughout exercise. Mr A has found this much easier and better to use. He enjoys using the motomed and benefits from the feedback of performance that the motomed provides as he exercises.