Released on: October 24, 2008, 8:11 am

Press Release Author: Neurotech

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: How often do you hear of people damaging their ACL (Anterior
Cruciate Ligament)? Knee Injuries are so common now that it is one of the most
common causes for people to visit their physiotherapist for rehabilitation.


Press Release Body: How often do you hear of people damaging their ACL (Anterior
Cruciate Ligament)? Knee Injuries are so common now that it is one of the most
common causes for people to visit their physiotherapist for rehabilitation.

The quadriceps muscle, or 'quads' as they are more commonly known, is one of the
quickest muscles to waste, or weaken after an injury. When we experience pain or
discomfort a result of injury, we compensate for this by limping and or by not using
the leg as we would ordinarily. The knock on effect of this is that our muscles
weaken rapidly, making a complete recovery incredibly difficult.

Kneehab, from neurotech is an innovative means of rehabilitating quadriceps muscle
after injury or surgery, by using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to re-educate
and rehabilitate the muscles. Kneehab uses, neurotech's patented technology called
'Multipath', which enables it to deliver highly focused and accurately co-ordinated
quadriceps muscle contractions. These contractions will build up and re-develop any
wastage that has occurred.

ACL reconstruction is often inevitable with a damaged ACL, Kneehab is ideal for use
both pre and post operatively. By using the Kneehab prior to surgery, you can
prevent the onset of muscle wastage, and inevitably, will have a strong muscle going
into surgery. By doing this, the immediate wastage after surgery is minimised, and
Kneehab can be used almost directly after surgery- meaning that you will have the
power to rehabilitate quickly and on your way an incredibly speedy recovery.

Kneehab is an innovative and clinically proven, garment based Electrical Muscle
Stimulation Device, and has been designed specifically to treat quadriceps wastage,
that arises from being unable to exercise after injury. Kneehab can also be used in
conjunction with a voluntary exercise regime, which allows you to control and
optimise your rehabilitation.


Web Site: http://www.neurotech.co.uk/

Contact Details: Sarah Spooner
sspooner@neurotech.ie
+353(0)91 774367