RecoveriX® is an innovative approach to support functional neuroplasticity
The rehabilitation process after stroke aims to reconstruct damaged areas of the brain and restore motor skills. RecoveriX® combines three main components that trigger, stimulate and support functional neuroplasticity in this process: Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Virtual Avatar Feedback.
Basic Components of RecoveriX
- Brain-Computer Interface (BCI):
BCI technology detects and analyses brain signals that occur when the patient thinks about moving. These signals detect the patient's intention to move and incorporate it into the treatment process. In this way, it ensures that the mental imagery of voluntary movement takes its place in the flowchart of movement relearning. - Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES):
In line with the movement intention detected by the BCI, electrical impulses are sent to the relevant muscle groups. This stimulation supports the recovery of motor functions by causing the muscles to contract and move. Muscle contraction and joint movement ensure that sensory feedback information, which is indispensable for the emergence and maintenance of movement, is added to the movement scheme with appropriate timing. - Virtual Avatar Feedback:
Individuals watch both the movements of their own hands moving during the FES application and an avatar representing their own movements on the screen. This visual feedback is expected to support the development of neuroplasticity by establishing a link between visual motor imagery and actual movement.
RecoveriX® simultaneously activates these components, which are fundamental for the emergence of voluntary movement, allowing damaged areas of the brain to reorganise and new neural connections to form. The treatment offers an effective method for improving motor skills and independence in activities of daily living.
