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WREX

Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX) Dynamic Arm Support

The WREX is a body powered orthosis that is modular and mounted to a wheelchair or seating system. It is a lightweight exoskeletal arm with two links and four degrees of motion that approximates normal human anatomy. It incorporates elastic band elevation assists for both the shoulder and elbow to totally eliminate gravity influence on the extremity. Suitable for older children and adults. Available in one model only with a range of forearm support sizes. It can also be used as a therapy device.

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* WREX allows full passive range of motion of the arm and provides a sense of flotation that assists voluntary movement. It can easily be adjusted to accommodate subjects of different weights and arm lengths by changing the number of bands or sliding the telescopic links.
* The unique design of the shoulder and elbow joints allow for a significant improvement in the available range of motion when compared to other assistive devices.

Features
* The exoskeletal links and linear elastic bands of the WREX balance the arm against gravity resulting in improved functionality.
* 'Use it or lose it': prolonged arm function through the deployment of remaining human capacities.
* Easy installation to (wheel)chairs.
* Easy to adjust construction.
* Can be easily removed when not needed

Purpose
* WREX helps persons with limited arm function to move their arms and hands. This unique assistive device aids in activities of daily living for a variety of pathologies such as muscle disease, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which effect upper limbs. It also serves as a cost effective exercise/therapy device for people recovering from stroke and other debilitating injuries.
* The WREX enhances movement of the upper extremities when the patient exhibits weak shoulder and elbow musculature with a functional hand

Use
* The WREX can be attached to most common wheelchairs and mobility seating systems utilising one of the three Mount Bases provided with the arm. These are the same attachment systems that are the basis of the mount relocator. The WREX is assembled as left or right. The size is adjustable to fit most children through to adult arms.

Place Of Manufacture

Jaeco Orthopedic, United States of America

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Disclaimer

Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.

Suppliers

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Medifab International Australia Sale, VIC Australia Sales: 1300 543 343
Fax: 03 6427 0107
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Medifab NZ Sales: +64 3 307 9790
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