Describe the rehabilitation setting, available space, existing tables and staff roles. A demonstration can examine positioning, controls, access around the patient and cleaning arrangements. Keep these implementation questions separate from the clinical objectives and outcome measures defined by the rehabilitation team.
The device is one component considered within a care pathway. A presentation of equipment does not determine whether it is appropriate for a particular patient. The clinical team must assess the situation, consult the applicable instructions and decide how any device-based activity relates to other rehabilitation tasks.
Ask for the instructions relevant to the proposed configuration and information about table compatibility, accessories and familiarisation. Review the original studies separately to understand their populations and outcomes. An example from another facility can inform practical questions without defining your own programme.
The DPA Med is a medical device which offers an advanced pain management through back mobilizing and core muscles strengthening.
The DPA Med treats back pain and gait disorders.
The DPA Med stimulates the thoraco-lumbar and lumbo-pelvi-femoral complexes.
It improves the proprioception and the neuromuscular coordination. It strengthens the deep spinal and pelvic muscles, and hip stabilizers. It also generates shoulder-pelvis girdles dissociation. The DPA Med increases the joint range of motion (knee, hip, pelvis, spine) and improves the body posture and the balance. This induces the improving of the 6-Minute Walking test (6-MWT).
The DPA Med is used for Outpatients having locomotor system or neurological disorders.
It benefits to patients for (from paediatrics, adults up to geriatrics):