Gait
lyra
The THERA-Trainer lyra is an outstanding robotic end-effector gait trainer for in- and outpatient rehabiliation – the safe, easy, effective and affordable robot-assisted way to help patients get back
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Walk this way.
Gait training beyond the level of traditional therapy.
Who wants to learn to walk – needs to walk. This is where traditional gait therapy reaches its limits: The methods are physically demanding, time-consuming and inefficient. The benefits of robotic gait training are obvious.
According to the latest research, training with the endeffector gait trainer can prevent one in eight walking impairments.
Simple, effective, affordable.
The most affordable robotic gait trainer on the market
Easy handling and fast patient transfer make the lyra the perfect workhorse for gait therapy. Consequently many therapy sessions per day can be done with just 1 therapist needed to run the lyra. The absolute focus on what you really need means we can offer our gait robotic system lyra at a comparatively low cost.
Physiological.
Only a natural walking movement will stimulate the patients’ muscle memory, thereby giving them an excellent chance of learning to walk again. The THERA-Trainer lyra creates the human gait pattern with the help of patented technology that can be adapted to each patient within seconds.
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Features you’ll love.
A dynamic body weight support system and pelvic stabilisers mean that even severely affected patients are given the support they need. Less affected patients benefit from maximum degrees of freedom and gait speed.
Extremely easy to use
Easy to operate with only 1 therapist, even for severely affected patients. Staff can be trained to use the lyra in less than 1 hour.
Fast to set up
Set up in less than 3 minutes thanks to ground-level access. Highest net therapy time. No complex orthotics.
Maximum gait speed
Up to 100 steps per min with versatile adjustability in step length and walking speed for high repetitions.
Natural gait pattern
The patented, physiological gait pattern is unique in its class and enables the greatest possible quality of movement.
Built-in safety features
With sensors, light barriers and emergency stop buttons for maximum patient and therapist safety.
Interactive biofeedback
Adjustment of walking speed above a certain threshold depending on the patient’s activity level.
Safe, easy, effective & affordable.
The THERA-Trainer lyra is a high quality, innovative rehabilitation technology device with award-winning design. You want to make your own THERA-Trainer in the clinic, practice or at home? Arrange a free demo now.
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Questions?
What is the THERA-Trainer lyra?
The THERA-Trainer lyra is a static electromechanical gait trainer that works according to the end-effect principle. This means that two motor-driven flow plates simulate the natural walking pattern and thus enable high-intensity, repetitive gait training for neurological and geriatric patients.
How much does a THERA-Trainer lyra cost?
There are different investment models for the THERA-Trainer lyra. The price also varies depending on the equipment and accessories. We will gladly advise you to find out which configuration you need and make you an individual offer. As an alternative to purchasing, we also offer attractive rental and leasing models for our equipment.
Which configuration of the THERA-Trainer lyra is right for me?
This depends very much on the area of application and the patient clientele. Get in touch with us! Our clinical application specialists and product consultants have a lot of experience and can define the right setup with you based on your requirements.
In which settings the THERA-Trainer lyra can be used?
The THERA-Trainer lyra is especially used in the following settings:
- Hospitals
- Stroke units
- Inpatient rehabilitation clinics
- Outpatient rehabilitation centers
- MS centers
- Long term care facilities
- Elderly care homes
- Gyms
For which clinical conditions and indications is the THERA-Trainer lyra suitable?
The THERA-Trainer tigo is used by patients with the following clinical conditions and indications:
- Stroke (apoplexy, hemiplegia, cerebral haemorrhage)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Paraplegia (paraplegia, tetraplegia)
- Muscle diseases (muscular dystrophy, muscular atrophy)
- Craniocerebral injuries
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Apallic syndrome (coma vigil, aphasia)
- Infantile cerebral palsy
- Polio syndrome
- Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS)
- Polyneuropathy (e.g. due to canal spinal stenosis)
- Rheumatism, arthrosis, arthritis
- Knee and hip TEP
- and for many other clinical pictures with movement restrictions.
What is the minimum activity level for training with the THERA-Trainer lyra?
Patients must at least be able to mobilise out of bed. However, they do not have to be able to stand or walk independently. But they need to be able to sit and rest in supported standing for prolonged periods without significant circulatory decline. The patient is secured against falls by a belt during the entire treatment process. However, an indication for training should always first be determined by the physician or therapist and subsequently accompanied.
What are the benefits for patients from exercising with the lyra?
There are several benefits associated with THERA-Trainer lyra electromechanical gait training:
Enhanced motor recovery: Gait training with the THERA-Trainer lyra can help individuals relearn and improve their walking ability following neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury. The repetitive, task-specific movements facilitated by these devices can stimulate neuroplasticity and promote motor recovery.
Improved gait pattern and coordination: THERA-Trainer lyra can assist in correcting abnormal gait patterns and promoting more efficient and coordinated walking. The gait trainer provides support, stability, and guidance during the walking process, helping individuals regain a more natural gait.
Increased walking speed and endurance: Gait training with the THERA-Trainer lyra can help individuals gradually increase their walking speed and endurance over time. By providing controlled support and reducing the effort required for walking, the device allows for longer training sessions and the ability to challenge and improve cardiovascular fitness.
Reduced risk of falls: By providing support and stability, electromechanical gait training with lyra can reduce the risk of falls during gait training sessions. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with balance impairments or those who are at a higher risk of falls due to their condition.
Customizable assistance: THERA-Trainer lyra offers adjustable levels of assistance, allowing therapists to tailor the amount of support provided to each individual’s specific needs. This adaptability enables a progressive training program, gradually reducing the assistance as the person’s walking ability improves.
Increased motivation and engagement: THERA-Trainer lyra incorporates interactive features and feedback mechanisms, making the training sessions more engaging and motivating. This can help individuals stay focused, committed, and motivated throughout their rehabilitation process.
It is important to note that the specific benefits of electromechanical gait training may vary depending on the individual’s condition, the device used, and the guidance of a trained healthcare professional. Each person’s rehabilitation program should be tailored to their specific needs and goals.
How is the THERA-Trainer lyra different from other gait trainers on the market?
THERA-Trainer lyra is simple, effective and affordable. The gait trainer has been developed in such a way that all features are geared towards quick setup and maximum usability. Complex additional features, which cost a lot of money and usually offer little added value, have been deliberately omitted. Patients who depend on an electromechanical gait trainer only have one goal: to be able to walk again. And that is exactly what lyra optimally supports patients and therapists to do.
How THERA-Trainer lyra fits into the THERA-Trainer complete solution concept?
The THERA-Trainer lyra can be a valuable component of a THERA-Trainer complete solution in many clinical and non-clinical settings and can be excellently combined with products of our Cycling and Standing & Balancing line. Explore our Professional Focus Areas to get a better understanding of our Complete Solutions for the lower levels of rehabilitation.
With our THERA-Trainer complete solution, we help you transform our THERA-Trainer devices into an evidence-based, clinically proven treatment concept for lower extremities. The use of our THERA-Trainers simplifies therapists’ work, maximises patients’ outcomes and can be implemented economically and sustainably.
However, instead of arguing with a package deal here, we prefer to tailor your individual THERA-Trainer solution according to your specific needs and circumstances. We agree on milestones and KPIs together. And we take our time for analysis, planning and implementation. Contact us and let our specialists advise you individually.
Can the THERA-Trainer lyra also be used in combination with therapy devices from other manufacturers?
Of course. Naturally, THERA-Trainer products are perfectly matched in terms of their functionality and interoperability. But they can also be used in combination with other existing equipment or equipment from a different manufacturer. Depending on the specific use case, this may even make sense. We have close collaborations with some manufacturers of other products, which allows you to benefit from special offers and bundled deals. Get in Touch with us. We would be happy to provide information on this and share our experience from customer projects.
What kind of support can I expect?
THERA-Trainer’s award-winning support team is always at your side to help with all questions. From advice on the appropriate THERA-Trainer in the right configuration, to financing and reimbursement options, as well as assistance if something doesn’t work the way you want it to. The only thing we wish is, get in touch with us. We are looking forward to hear from you.
What customers say about THERA-Trainer
Tobias Braun
Researcher, University of Applied Health Sciences, Bochum, Germany
Additional dynamic-assisted standing training is safe and easy to perform with subacute stroke patients.
Anis Hamila
Dipl. physiotherapist, MSc. movement and sport gerontology
The intervention with the BALANCE-Trainer system is well feasible for stroke patients living at home. The training can show an improvement in balance and mobility.
Martin Felgentreu
Physiotherapist, Clinical specialist Parkinson’s disease
It is remarkable how much the Parkinson’s patients enjoy exercising on the THERA-Trainer. The motor support makes the movements feel easy again for them – you can read that in their faces.
Sabine Lamprecht
Physical Therapist, MSc. Neurorehabilitation
One advantage of training with the THERA-Trainer is that the training stimulus can be set sufficiently high and frequently at home, as it makes perfect sense to train daily or better three times a day.
Michael H.
Hospital virus after a knee operation with pneumonia in both lungs and artificial coma
When I was allowed to go home after rehabilitation, I was able to use a THERA-Trainer right away. I exercised with the device two or three times a day and after a short time I was able to walk on my own again. As a result of the exercise, my condition improved to such an extent that I no longer required the artificial oxygen supply.
Sabine Lamprecht
Physical Therapist, MSc. Neurorehabilitation
For training upper body strength and endurance and thus also the shoulder muscles and connection to the trunk muscles, training with the THERA-Trainer upper body trainer is recommended on a regular basis.
Hannah L.
As a powered wheelchair user, the tigo helps me to move both my arms and legs and improve my strength and fitness. When I use it, I can feel my heart rate being raised and I am hoping that it will allow me to regain some of the mobility I have recently lost. The number of adjustments mean that people with many different levels of ability can use a THERA-Trainer. This is adaptive and accessible fitness for all the family!
Maria Anna Kraxberger, MA
Head of department, Therapy Center Gmundnerberg
The Lyra training optimally supports the patients and the therapists in achieving the rehabilitation goal together. With this equipment, we can make our patients’ gait training more targeted and effective.
Jürgen Winkler
Paraplegic after swimming accident
From the moment I first started using a wheelchair, the THERA-Trainer has been a constant training device. I first encountered it in the hospital. I then had it prescribed so that I could train at home. In particular I use the cranks for my upper body and arms, so that I can actively maintain and build up my remaining muscles. I try to train with the tigo several times a week.
Janine Ehlers
Speech and language therapist, occupational therapist and specialist for vegetative states
THERA-Trainer offers therapists, caregivers and trained relatives the possibility to carry out efficient, energy-saving standing training without provoking fear of falling in the patient.
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