Yes, Neurofenix is a Medicare provider. Our Full Body Stroke, Upper Limb Stroke and Lower Limb Stroke programs are covered by Original Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans.
NeuroBall was designed from inception with the input of over 300 stroke survivors and many occupational therapists and other Health Care Providers. The software-generated activities are designed to regenerate neuroplasticity, adapting to your progress over time.
- Round ‘ball’ that is plastic on the outside and has electronic sensors on the inside. It is about the size/shape of a cantaloupe melon.- Tablet device, cover and stand- Chargers for both- Knuckle guard (optional)- Velcro wrist strap
No, a tablet is included with the Neuroball package. If you choose to end your therapy with Neurofenix, the tablet must be returned along with the other items sent in the original shipment.
The tablet is pre-loaded with proprietary software designed to encourage the movement repetitions and therapeutic activities to recover your arm and hand function. These pre-loaded therapy games and activities are created, downloaded and maintained by Neurofenix. You do not need to download any Apps or other services in order to begin using the software.
The finger guides help you (and/or a caregiver) position your affected hand around the NeuroBall so that the sensors inside the ball can detect your movements and pressure from your fingers. The wrist strap helps stabilize and hold your hand to the NeuroBall during use. The wrist strap is adjustable to your comfort level. The straps can be easily removed and rinsed or cleaned as desired.
The Patient App measures the patient’s range of motion. To calculate that, the App needs to know the resting position of the user’s hand or arm. This is the “zero position,” and then we calculate the range of motion by comparing the maximum movement to this “zero position”.
Yes. Find our user guide here.
Wi-Fi is required to use NeuroBall, connecting our app to the cloud to ensure it is regularly updated, data can be stored, and your progress tracked. Bluetooth technology is used to share exercise and movement data from the NeuroBall device to the included tablet. More than 90% of US Households already have WiFi enabled. Your NeuroBall quick start guide provides instructions on how to connect the tablet with your household WiFi. If you do not have WiFi, you may be able to use your cellphone as a hotspot, or use the NeuroBall at a local library, coffee shop or community center where free Wi-Fi is available. We can help you find these resources as needed.
Specific instructions for cleaning are provided upon subscription. In summary, it can be wiped down with non-alcoholic, antimicrobial wipes. The NeuroBall straps are made of non-porous, waterproof design, made with MicrAgard™ material, which is antimicrobial and is shown to be over 97% effective against COVID-19.
The ball-shaped device is about 5 inches in diameter, making it easy to store and use anywhere in your home or even from the comfort of your bed! The tablet is small as well. Basically, both items can fit into a shoe box, making it easy to use, move and store at your home or your clinic.
Our stroke rehabilitation platform is the only solution that combines therapeutic gamification and proprietary motion tracking technology and virtual occupational therapist support. Our software uniquely measures patient progress and personalizes the therapy to each individual, even if the patient has very limited arm, hand or shoulder movement. We also have clinical trials showing promising results.
The first step is a quick phone call or video call with one of our clinical specialists, who will determine if NeuroBall is right for you.
NeuroBall is used to recover strength and movement of the shoulder, arm, wrist, hand or fingers after a stroke or other neurological injury. NeuroBall can be used in addition to, or as a replacement for, occupational therapy for the hand, wrist or arm.
Yes, NeuroBall is easy to use. In fact, it was designed so that you can put it on and take it off with one hand. Enclosed with your order is a Quick Start guide, and we’ll also set up a free video call right away to help you with any questions you may have. We provide ongoing 1:1 support that is included in your monthly subscription. All you need to provide is a wall outlet for charging the device and the tablet, as well as Wi-Fi.
NeuroBall is FDA registered. NeuroBall is a Class I medical device.
The brain can rewire itself after an injury. Not long ago, many scientists believed that the brain did not change after childhood. Thus, after becoming adults, they believed that it remained fixed and unchanged. But advances in science only in the last decade tell us that this is simply not true; the brain can and does change throughout our lives. It is adaptable, like plastic, and hence neuroscientists called this phenomenon neuroplasticity.
Yes! Neurofenix completed 3 separate clinical trials that proved our program is easy to use, helpful to stroke rehabilitation, as well as improving range of motion, shoulder rotation, arm function and reduction of shoulder pain.
Some users notice improvements in flexibility and relief from tight muscles within a few days. Your progress is up to you. The more often you use NeuroBall, the faster you are likely to experience improvements in flexibility, rotation, strength and range of motion. In Neurofenix clinical studies, patients using NeuroBall were studied for seven weeks. 94% felt the NeuroBall was helpful to their rehabilitation and 88% reported they were satisfied or very satisfied. After 7 weeks, patients reported being able to regain their ability to button their shirt, washing pots and pans and using knife and fork.
Once the NeuroBall is connected to the Patient App, the user is guided through calibrating the NeuroBall to their ability. Then, the difficulty of the games will adapt to match the detected user’s arm or hand range of motion. Patients who have little movement will be able to record a repetition and control our therapy games easier than patients who have a bigger range of motion.
NeuroBall helps stroke survivors regain strength and movement in their hands, wrists, elbow, arm and shoulder. Therapists have also reported success with other neurological indications including TBI and SCI. NeuroBall can be used for either the Left arm/hand/shoulder or the right arm/hand/shoulder or both.