A stroke is a medical emergency that can change lives in an instant. Recovery from a stroke often takes time and patience, but advances in technology have brought new hope.
What is Diego and how does it work?
Diego is an advanced robotic system specifically designed for upper limb (hand and arm) rehabilitation therapy, an area that is severely affected by stroke.
Diego's Revolutionary Way of Working
1. Game Based Therapy (Gamification)
Patients control games or tasks on the screen with their arm and hand movements. This makes training sessions more enjoyable and motivating , far from the monotony often associated with conventional therapy.
2. Gravity Compensation
Diego can eliminate or reduce the effects of gravity on a patient's arm. This is especially important for patients who have recently had a stroke and have very weak muscle strength, as it allows them to practice a wider range of motion without straining the muscles.
3. Intensive and Repetitive Exercise
Nerve and muscle recovery (neuroplasticity) requires intensive repetition of movements. Diego facilitates hundreds of repetitions of precise movements in a single session, a level of intensity difficult to achieve with manual therapy alone.
4. Real-time Feedback (Biofeedback)
The robot's high-precision sensors provide real-time data on the patient's performance. This allows the therapist and patient to directly monitor progress and adjust the difficulty level instantly.
Why is Diego the Top Choice for Post-Stroke Recovery in West Jakarta?
As a leading healthcare center in West Jakarta , EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital chose Diego because of its proven significant benefits, surpassing traditional rehabilitation methods.
1. Accelerates the Recovery of Arm and Hand Function
Diego's focus on upper limb movement makes him an excellent tool for restoring function in the arms, particularly the shoulders and elbows . These are vital skills patients need to independently resume daily activities, such as eating, dressing, and brushing their teeth.
2. Increasing Patient Motivation
One of the biggest challenges in rehabilitation is maintaining motivation. Diego's interactive and gamified environment transforms therapy sessions into fun challenges , motivating patients to train harder and longer .
3. Reducing the Physical Burden of Therapists
With robotic support, therapists can shift their focus from physical assistance to monitoring, analyzing, and personalizing therapy programs. This ensures optimal therapy quality without compromising safety and supervision .
4. High Precision and Objective Therapy
Every patient movement is digitally recorded and analyzed. This provides therapists and families with objective, measurable data on motor recovery progress, ensuring that therapy is on the right track toward recovery.
At EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital, we are committed to providing the best stroke rehabilitation. With Diego at our facility, residents of West Jakarta and the surrounding areas no longer need to travel far for advanced therapy. Contact EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital now for more information about our post-stroke rehabilitation program and Diego's availability. Your independence after a stroke is our priority.
Article written by Dr. Ivan Chandra, Sp.KFR, FIPM, FNR, AIFO-K (Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital).