Lokomat/Pediatric Lokomat Locations Worldwide - Page 6

Pinky Ponk · 04-16-2010, 03:26 PM

Hello to everybody,

Could anyone tell me where can I find a pediatric Lokomat in USA, please? Thank you!

Mike C · 04-16-2010, 06:33 PM

Any specific area? The US is pretty big.

Kevin J · 04-21-2010, 02:04 PM

Do you know of any pediatric Lokomat locations in Arizona? Specifically Tucson if there are any. Thanks.

OKPT · 04-26-2010, 09:52 PM

The university of oklahoma health sciences center offers both pediatric and adult lokomat services.

Fly_Pelican_Fly · 05-06-2010, 05:01 PM

Hi guys,

just wondering what injury level and minimum existing functional ability is required for the Lokomat to be effective? Im a T12 ASIA C but my muscle strength is very weak meaning I can only take about 30 slow steps with a walker and AFOs.

Cheers
Fly Pelican Fly

keeping on · 05-06-2010, 05:31 PM

Fly, I used the locomat for about 6 weeks at 2x/week. I was strapped up so tight that I developed brush burns on my legs. The exercise was nice , but I was limited by my kick forward. It was nice to be on a treadmill again and move at a normal pace. I'm an incomplete and don't have the stength or dexterity to go beyond that.

PMR DOC · 05-30-2010, 02:54 PM

To "keeping on" , The locomat for 2x week is enough to help with flexibility but likely (in my experience) is not enough to make any functional gains (especially if it is the locomat basic model and not the locomat PRO).
The brush burns can be avoided by wearing cotton pants, proper padding, and making sure the cuffs fit appropriately. NEVER WEAR Jeans. Depending on the level of the injury I would not say you "can not go beyond that"--even without a locomat people can make great gains in their overall health.

jehanne · 06-23-2010, 11:23 PM

greg, i think the "therapists" are not adequately trained! after bleeding legs due to incorrect placement of padding we are also reticent regarding continued Locomat use. OR at least not without a vigilant advocate to monitor the "therapist" and the session

PMR DOC · 07-02-2010, 02:46 AM

@Jehanne, you should report that to Hocoma directly. We have never had any skin issues. Then again, we are teacher certified to use the machine, always have someone within 2 feet of the machine, and use sheepskin for padding. We are in San Diego with both pediatric and adult legs and augmented feedback. PM me if you want more info...

otiness · 09-25-2010, 07:38 PM

Not sure if it's been written, but there is one at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. For veterans as far as I know.

04-16-2010, 06:33 PM	#52
Mike C Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deutschland Posts: 4,894	Any specific area? The US is pretty big. __________________ "So I have stayed as I am, without regret, seperated from the normal human condition." Guy Sajer

04-21-2010, 02:04 PM	#53
Kevin J Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	Arizona lokomat locations Do you know of any pediatric Lokomat locations in Arizona? Specifically Tucson if there are any. Thanks.

04-26-2010, 09:52 PM	#54
OKPT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	Lokomat/Pediatric Lokomat The university of oklahoma health sciences center offers both pediatric and adult lokomat services.

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04-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#51
Pinky Ponk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	Hello to everybody, Could anyone tell me where can I find a pediatric Lokomat in USA, please? Thank you!

05-06-2010, 05:01 PM	#55
Fly_Pelican_Fly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 907	Hi guys, just wondering what injury level and minimum existing functional ability is required for the Lokomat to be effective? Im a T12 ASIA C but my muscle strength is very weak meaning I can only take about 30 slow steps with a walker and AFOs. Cheers Fly Pelican Fly

05-06-2010, 05:31 PM	#56
keeping on Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,893	Fly, I used the locomat for about 6 weeks at 2x/week. I was strapped up so tight that I developed brush burns on my legs. The exercise was nice , but I was limited by my kick forward. It was nice to be on a treadmill again and move at a normal pace. I'm an incomplete and don't have the stength or dexterity to go beyond that.

05-30-2010, 02:54 PM	#57
PMR DOC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 133	To "keeping on" , The locomat for 2x week is enough to help with flexibility but likely (in my experience) is not enough to make any functional gains (especially if it is the locomat basic model and not the locomat PRO). The brush burns can be avoided by wearing cotton pants, proper padding, and making sure the cuffs fit appropriately. NEVER WEAR Jeans. Depending on the level of the injury I would not say you "can not go beyond that"--even without a locomat people can make great gains in their overall health.

06-23-2010, 11:23 PM	#58
jehanne Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 3	greg, i think the "therapists" are not adequately trained! after bleeding legs due to incorrect placement of padding we are also reticent regarding continued Locomat use. OR at least not without a vigilant advocate to monitor the "therapist" and the session

07-02-2010, 02:46 AM	#59
PMR DOC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 133	@Jehanne, you should report that to Hocoma directly. We have never had any skin issues. Then again, we are teacher certified to use the machine, always have someone within 2 feet of the machine, and use sheepskin for padding. We are in San Diego with both pediatric and adult legs and augmented feedback. PM me if you want more info...

09-25-2010, 07:38 PM	#60
otiness Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CA Posts: 45	Not sure if it's been written, but there is one at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. For veterans as far as I know.