A new step towards early rehabilitation

THERAPY & PRACTICE

The first THERA-Trainer bemo bedtrainer in Portugal was implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therapists tell how the trainer is used and how it helps patients.

Author: written by Sara Abraão after feedback from the clinic

A new step towards early rehabilitation was taken in a University Hospital in Portugal, in July 2020.

THERA-Trainer bemo was implemented in the ICU, in Covid-19 pandemic phase, and has been a great support in the early mobilization of these patients. Consequently, their physical condition after confinement has revealed great gains in relation to the previous group, which had no support from the equipment. Bemo has been a great help in the recovery of patients whose mobility is restricted after accidents, operations or by diseases generally affecting the musculoskeletal system. This fulfils the purpose of mobilization (circular passive, assistive or active movement) of the upper and lower extremities.

In general, we can highlight the following benefits • reduction of time in intensive care • reduced risk of muscle weakness associated with the confinement period and medication

• support in the regulation of muscle tone • stimulation of the cardiovascular and metabolic system • reduction of mechanical ventilation time • improvement of the patient’s physical outcomes

For the health professionals it is a very ergonomic tool, simple to use and configure to the patient (tool-free accessory change). By the accessories, mechanisms and safety sensors THERA-Trainer bemo is a tool that transmits safety to the health professional and patient. This can be a good instrument in early mobilisation, as well as reducing the length of stay in the intensive care unit and significantly improving the long-term prognosis of patients.