Clinic features
The rehabilitation center is the clinical base of the medical department of the University of Tel Aviv. Every day, doctors here conduct scientific research and test promising technologies. Achievements of the center:
- Fully cured 80% of patients with PTSD;
- 92% of stroke survivors and 56% of patients with brain trauma returned to normal life due to the high level of medical services and the professionalism of doctors;
- 70% of patients were returned from coma by doctors of the post-traumatic coma department. This percentage is the highest in the world!
Robotic training complex LOCOMAT
LOKOMAT is designed to practice walking. It reproduces normal walking, avoids muscle strain, and activates the areas of the brain that are responsible for walking. With it, patients train supporting muscles and learn to walk again. It is suitable for the rehabilitation of patients with the following diagnoses:
- Spinal or traumatic brain injury;
- Stroke;
- Multiple sclerosis;
- Functional disorders;
- Difficulty in movement due to pathology of the musculoskeletal system or nervous system.
Head Controlled Mouse Computer Program
This technology enables patients with hand paralysis to use the computer again. A wireless optical sensor is attached to the patient’s forehead. It works in the same way as a computer mouse, with the mouse pointer being controlled by the movement of the head.
Mindfit program
The hospital’s gym has 5 computer modules with Mindfit, a program to improve memory function and information processing.
Recovery of driving skills
In Loewenstein, people with congenital or acquired brain disorders (stroke, trauma, age-related changes) regain their driving skills. With occupational therapy, people improve their cognitive abilities and can drive a car again.
