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GameCycle\u00ae: A hand-operated exercise bike with a gaming twist Invented at the University of Pittsburgh, the GameCycle combines a stationary hand […]","datePublished":"2013-12-29","dateModified":"2018-08-29","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/rehab","name":"Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/rehab","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-robotics.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-robotics.jpg","height":400,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2013\/12\/inpatient-rehab-technology\/","about":["Rehabilitation"],"wordCount":362,"keywords":["Apple","Armeo\u00ae","balance","brain injury","cardiovascular exercise","exercise bike","flexibility","GameCube\u00ae","GameCycle","gaming technology","iPad\u00ae","Lokomat","multiple sclerosis","neurological disease","Nintendo","rehabilitation","robotic leg supports","robotic treadmill","robotics","spinal cord injury","stationary bicycle","strength training","stroke","University of Pittsburgh","UPMC Rehabilitation Institute"],"articleBody":"At the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, robotics and gaming technology are rapidly becoming valuable tools in rehabilitation. These technologies allow for precise, measured, and varied repetition that can be adjusted for each person\u2019s individualized care.GameCycle\u00ae: A hand-operated exercise bike with a gaming twistInvented at the University of Pittsburgh, the GameCycle combines a stationary hand cycle with a commercial video game, allowing you to get exercise while playing any Nintendo GameCube\u00ae. The GameCycle provides cardiovascular and balance exercise and flexibility and strength training. A patient uses GameCycle using both hands to cycle forward and backward in a rowing motion to move the game character on the monitor.This program benefits patients who have limited use of one or both legs due to:StrokeBrain InjurySpinal cord injuryLokomat\u00ae: A robotic treadmill for people who can\u2019t walk on their ownWith the assistance of robotic leg supports, the Lokomat provides treadmill training to people who are partially paralyzed or have limited use of one or both legs. A therapist places the patient into a harness to suspend them over a treadmill. The robotic sensors on the treadmill help their legs move in natural walking patterns.The Lokomat benefits people whose recovery depends on active walking exercise, including:StrokeSpinal cord injuryBrain injuryMultiple sclerosisNeurological disease and injuriesArmeo\u00ae: Task-oriented rehabilitation for weakened armsThe Armeo partially compensates for the weight of a patient\u2019s arm, allowing them to use their remaining strength to perform exercises. The Armeo works by having the patient insert their arms into the device to move in all directions while playing computer games or completing simulated everyday tasks, the goal is to remind the patient\u2019s brain how to control arm function.The Armeo benefits:Stroke patients who have limited use of one armSpinal cord injury patientsBrain injury patientsThe UPMC Rehabilitation Institute is committed to developing innovative technologies for our patient\u2019s improvement. Projects in development include new applications of existing technologies, such as novel uses of the Apple\u00a0iPad\u00ae. One of the most promising projects uses voice activation on the iPad to help people feed themselves with a mechanical arm."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2013","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2013\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"12","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2013\/\/12\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Inpatient Rehab Technology","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2013\/12\/inpatient-rehab-technology\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]