Device supports recovery of young people suffering injury

A LEADING body composition device is assisting with the rehabilitation programmes for a specialist UK facility which inspires and supports young people seriously injured through sport.

The Matt Hampson Foundation delivers expert physiotherapy, specialist personal training, support, mentoring, and advice for people with life-changing injuries and, since August 2021, the Foundation has been utilising the InBody S10 device to get an accurate and objective overview of its beneficiaries’ health.

A very inclusive device with the ability to scan disability patients, the InBody S10 has been specially created so that it’s possible to measure body water and body composition with accuracy and reproducibility while the user is in a supine position.

Plus, to make the experience as simple and comfortable as possible, the whole scan is completed in less than 90 seconds and works by attaching electrodes to the user to carry out the test. The device is also fully portable making it perfect for environments, like

The Matt Hampson foundation, where professionals will need to easily move it from room to room.

Josie Ledbetter, head of physiotherapy at the Matt Hampson Foundation, said: “We’ve been using the InBody S10 device to help inform our training and rehabilitation programmes and with it, we can tailor what we do to each individual’s needs – which is something we haven’t been able to do before.

“With InBody we can record body fat percentage and muscle mass in individual limbs. Plus, we can track swelling, muscle tissue quality and hydration which is incredibly beneficial data for our rehabilitation team.

“Knowing this information means they can understand the exact state of physical health which, in turn, helps to inform and shape the rehabilitation plan put in place.”

Another advantage of the InBody

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S10 is its ability to allow professionals to continuously monitor the health and wellbeing of users that can lead to fantastic results.

“By being able to regularly track our beneficiaries’ health, we’ve been able to identify and address any health issues before they become obvious. This has hugely reduced the risk of these problems turning into more serious conditions,” added Josie.

“The addition of this device to our facilities has been fantastic. Not only have we seen first-hand how it speeds up the recovery of the people we work with, but we’ve also helped people avoid health problems on their journey to recovery.

“Monitoring and tracking overall health regularly is a great way to help our beneficiaries to get back to living, after experiencing such a life-changing injury.”