MusicGlove
What you need to know
MusicGlove by FlintRehab (California) is a rehabilitation tool designed to use the inherent neuroplasticity of the brain to retrain muscular control of a patients hand in the home setting. As seen in the video, it takes the form of a glove with finger mounted sensors that are operated in conjunction with a music game.
In order to play the music game, patients must watch the computer screen to identify the correct sensors to touch to play the correct "note". Correct notes must be played in time with the music and thus encourages the patient to coordinate their movements in a time sensitive environment.
Intended Patient Population
The minimum required movements to use the MusicGlove are shown in the picture to the left. FlintRehab's website indicates that MusicGlove is intended for the following neurological populations:
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Stroke
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Cerebral Palsy
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Neurologic and muscular injury
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Developmental disability
Evidence
Stroke
Zondervan et al., 2016
RCT PEDro 6/10
Technology: MusicGlove
Deficits targeted: Upper limb weakness
Interested?
MusicGlove can be purchased in multiple sizes, left or right, for the following prices on the FlintRehab website (click the logo):
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Home use: $349 USD
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Clinic use: Up to $2792 USD
