Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (JULY, 2024) – Pantai Integrated Rehab, one of the leading rehabilitation institution committed to providing top-tier medical services, has recently integrated the FIBOD Digital Balance Board into their rehabilitation services at Pantai Hospital Cheras. This interactive tool enhances balance and stability training and testing, further elevating the quality of care provided to patients.
About Pantai Hospital
Pantai Hospital is part of IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest healthcare groups with over 80 hospitals in 10 countries and employs over 70,000 skilled professionals to deliver excellence care. Known for its comprehensive range of medical services and commitment to patient-centered care, Pantai Hospital continually invests in the latest medical technologies to enhance the quality of care offered to its patients and Pantai Integrated Rehab is specialized in rehabilitation services.
Pantai Integrated Rehab has been one of the pioneer in rehabilitation services for over 21 years, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to those in need. With a team of 227 skilled professionals across 19 centers, Pantai Integrated Rehab offers comprehensive services in 8 specialized areas of rehabilitation with the commitment to excellence ensures that every patient receives the highest quality of care, tailored to their unique needs.
Innovates Rehabilitation as First Private Hospital to Introduce FIBOD Digital Balance Board
The implementation of the FIBOD Digital Balance Board underscores Pantai Integrated Rehab’s commitment to delivering superior rehabilitation services. With FIBOD, therapists can now offer patients more personalized and effective treatment plans in balancing, tailored to their specific needs and recovery goals.
“We are excited to introduce the FIBOD Digital Balance Training and this technology not only enhances our ability to provide high-quality care but also empowers our patients with the tools they need to recover more effectively in an engaging way” said Ms. Doris Lee, Head of Rehabilitation Department at Pantai Integrated Rehab (Pantai Hospital Cheras).
About FIBOD Digital Balance Board
The FIBOD Digital Balance Board is an innovative balance training device designed to improve patient outcomes through precise balance training. Featuring advanced sensor technology, customizable training programs, and an interactive user interface, FIBOD provides real-time feedback and data-driven insights, making it an invaluable tool in modern physiotherapy.
Benefits of FIBOD Digital Balance Board Technology
Improve Balance Capability : User can challenge their balance skills and help health professional to train user’s postural control in real-time.
Improves Proprioception : With the bio-feedback, user can train their proprioception skills providing feedback to the brain and muscle joint.
Improve Mental Focus : User can train mental focus by completing various task and target provided during the training
Improve Posture Alignment : Balance training on FIBOD help user to stay upright and improve their standing posture.
Improve Body Coordination: Game training with moving target allow user to challenge their body coordination while standing on unstable surface.
Increase Motivation : Interactive training with biofeedback and game element motivate the user to continue with the training
Provide Objective Measurement : Objective data measurement allow user to observe their progress from time to time
Allow Progressive Training : FIBOD provide multiple difficulties level allowing the progression of challenging balance training from static to dynamic.
Digitalization of Static and Dynamic Balance Training with Biofeedback
The FIBOD Balance Board is a useful tool for therapists, offering them a powerful tool to enhance the effectiveness of their physical therapy programs. For therapists, FIBOD provides precise data on a patient’s balance performance, allowing for accurate assessments and personalized treatment plans. The device’s digital interface is easy to use, enabling therapists to track progress over time and adjust exercises according to the patient's evolving needs. This level of customization ensures that each patient receives the most effective therapy possible, leading to faster and more sustainable recovery.
For patients, FIBOD’s interactive training modes make exercises engaging and enjoyable, which can increase patient motivation to their therapy. The real-time feedback provided by FIBOD helps patients understand their progress and encourages them to take an active role in their recovery. By improving their balance skills, patients not only enhance their physical stability but also gain greater confidence in their ability to perform daily tasks safely.
Additionally, FIBOD Balance Board is suitable for a wide range of patients, from those recovering from orthopedic injuries to individuals with neurological conditions. Its ability to cater to both static and dynamic balance exercises means that it can be used in various stages of physical therapy, from early recovery to advanced functional training.
Population that Can Benefit from FIBOD Digital Balance Board
The FIBOD Digital Balance Board is designed to assess and improve balance and stability, making it suitable for a wide range of patients with different needs. The following populations can benefit from using FIBOD:
1. Elderly Patients
- Age-Related Balance Issues: Elderly individuals often experience a decline in balance, coordination, and overall stability due to aging. FIBOD can help assess and improve balance, reducing the risk of falls and promoting independence in daily activities.
- Prevention of Falls: FIBOD is particularly beneficial in fall prevention programs by assessing balance and providing exercises to improve stability.
2. Post-Stroke Patients
- Rehabilitation After Stroke: Many stroke survivors experience balance problems, which can impact their mobility and daily functioning. FIBOD can be used to monitor balance progress and help with rehabilitation by providing targeted balance training.
- Hemiparesis or Hemiplegia: For patients with one-sided weakness, FIBOD can assess and track the imbalance between the left and right sides, providing data to tailor rehabilitation.
3. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients
- Post-TBI Rehabilitation: Individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries often experience cognitive and motor impairments, including balance deficits. FIBOD can assist in tracking balance recovery and improving motor coordination.
- Neurological Rehabilitation: FIBOD can help with the rehabilitation of patients who have balance issues resulting from brain trauma, stimulating neuroplasticity and improving postural control.
4. Patients with Neurological Disorders
- Parkinson’s Disease: Patients with Parkinson’s disease frequently struggle with balance, gait, and motor coordination. FIBOD can help assess and monitor balance function, providing training to improve stability and reduce the risk of falls.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): MS patients often experience balance and coordination difficulties. FIBOD can be used for assessing and improving balance as part of a broader rehabilitation plan.
- Huntington's Disease: Patients with Huntington’s disease can benefit from FIBOD’s ability to measure balance and provide training for maintaining stability.
5. Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Patients
- Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Individuals recovering from surgeries such as hip, knee, or ankle surgery may experience balance issues during the recovery process. FIBOD can be used to assess balance and provide exercises to restore stability.
- Chronic Pain and Joint Issues: Patients with chronic pain, joint instability, or arthritis may struggle with balance due to pain or weakness. FIBOD can help evaluate and address balance difficulties caused by musculoskeletal conditions.
6. Sports Injuries and Athletes
- Sports Rehabilitation: Athletes recovering from injuries, particularly to the legs, feet, or lower body, can use FIBOD for rehabilitation. The system can assess their balance and monitor progress to ensure a safe return to activity.
- Performance Enhancement: FIBOD can also be used by athletes looking to improve their balance, coordination, and stability, which are essential in sports performance.
7. Patients with Vertigo or Dizziness
- Vestibular Rehabilitation: Individuals with vestibular disorders, such as vertigo or dizziness, can benefit from FIBOD to assess balance and improve their postural stability. It can be part of a comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation program to address dizziness-related balance issues.
8. Children with Developmental or Motor Coordination Disorders
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Children with DCD (also known as dyspraxia) often struggle with motor coordination and balance. FIBOD can help assess and improve balance through fun, interactive exercises that support motor development.
- ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Children with ADHD or ASD who experience issues with motor control and coordination can benefit from balance training using FIBOD.
9. Patients with Cognitive Impairments
- Post-Stroke Cognitive and Motor Deficits: For individuals recovering from a stroke with accompanying cognitive impairments, FIBOD helps assess both cognitive and physical aspects of recovery by tracking stability and motor control.
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: As cognitive function declines in conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s, balance and coordination often deteriorate as well. FIBOD can be part of a program to monitor and improve stability and reduce fall risks.
10. General Wellness and Fall Prevention
- Healthy Older Adults: Even in the absence of major health conditions, older adults who want to maintain or improve their balance and prevent falls can benefit from regular use of FIBOD.
- Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) Clients: Individuals in OT or PT who are undergoing rehabilitation for various conditions related to balance can benefit from FIBOD as part of their therapy plan.
Key Considerations:
- Severity of Condition: FIBOD is most suitable for patients who have mild to moderate balance issues. Severe conditions or cognitive impairments may require additional assistance or therapy.
- Active Participation: Patients should be able to follow simple instructions and actively engage in balance training exercises. For patients with severe cognitive or physical impairments, FIBOD can be used with the assistance of a therapist.
Pantai Integrated Rehab Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Services Offered
Pantai Integrated Rehab offers a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. The facility is equipped to tailor exercise-based programs to meet individual patient needs. Their multidisciplinary team is committed to continuing professional development and best practices to deliver optimal rehabilitation and wellness outcomes.
Occupational Therapy: Focus on promoting independence in daily activities, improving hand and shoulder function, aiding children with developmental challenges, and providing advice on assistive devices.
Physiotherapy: Includes back/neck rehabilitation, sports injury recovery, post-operative care, cardiorespiratory and neuro-rehabilitation, vestibular (balance) rehabilitation, post-natal exercises, and onco-rehabilitation.
Speech and Language Therapy: Assessment and treatment to improve communication, eating, drinking, and swallowing abilities for both adults and children, with support for family and caregivers.
Contact for Pantai Integrated Rehab (Cheras) Rehabilitation Services
Main Line : +603-9145 2888
WhatsApp : +6019-474 9288
Emergency Department/Ambulance Service : +603-9145 2999
Address : No. 1 Jalan 1/96A, Taman Cheras Makmur, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website : https://integratedrehab.com.my/
About Techcare Innovation
TechCare Innovation is the technology company behind the FIBOD Digital Balance Board and other innovative training technologies. The company is focused on advancing patient care through the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance the rehabilitation process. By leveraging the latest in technology, including AI, sensor technology, and data analytics, TechCare Innovation aims to empower healthcare providers with tools that improve patient outcomes, streamline therapy processes, and make rehabilitation more effective and engaging.
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