SaeboMas Mini

The SaeboMAS mini is a zero-gravity dynamic mobile arm support system designed to assist and challenge the affected shoulder and elbow during functional tasks. This home-use device is for neurological and orthopedic patients with shoulder and elbow weakness. Stroke recovery patients experience significantly improved range of motion when adding the SaeboMAS mini to their stroke treatment plan.

The device assists the arm during tasks through an adjustable spring system. The spring system allows the affected arm to move throughout all planes of movement. Tension adjustments can be made to incorporate the arm during functional activities effectively. As functional strength improves, the spring support decreases to continue challenging the patient at the appropriate level.

The SaeboMAS mini is a portable and compact version of the standard SaeboMAS. The SaeboMAS is designed primarily for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private clinics. The SaeboMAS mini is more appropriate for home therapy and pediatric rehabilitation.

• Following a neurological or orthopedic injury, it is common to experience impaired arm and hand function, resulting in decreased strength, coordination, and range of motion. The inability to support or move the arm can hinder the patient from performing exercises necessary for proper recovery.
• If the arm has limited use, this may lead to impaired communication to the brain, further limiting function and movement following a neurological injury, such as a stroke.
• Unfortunately, most patients do not receive enough range-of-motion exercises – either during therapy or at home – necessary to retrain the brain and gain functional range of motion. The lack of movement may also lead to increased pain and joint problems, further decreasing the potential for proper arm recovery. For this reason, the SaeboMAS mini is the perfect solution to add to the recovery toolbox.
• The SaeboMAS mini is a dynamic, zero-gravity mobile arm support system. It removes gravity so the arm is unweighted, allowing for improved movement and function. By allowing the SaeboMAS mini to support the arm, the patient can perform exercises to strengthen the weakened shoulder and elbow. This will enable them to perform highly repetitive exercises and functional tasks that would otherwise be impossible.
• Since the SaeboMAS mini supports the affected arm during functional tasks and exercises, it reduces the amount of hand-over-hand assistance your therapist or caregiver must provide.
• The SaeboMAS mini is fully adjustable, offering different levels of assistance depending on how much support you may need. By simply turning a knob, the tension can be adjusted to provide more or less support. This feature is very helpful as recovery may vary at times.
• The SaeboMAS mini has a graded tension scale that is easily visible, making it easy to  track and measure progress.
• The SaeboMAS mini is height adjustable, allowing patients to perform exercises and tasks in many directions and on many planes.
• It comes with a comfortable and bendable forearm support to custom fit and a removable liner for proper infection control.

The SaeboMAS mini is designed for individuals who have had injuries that result in:

• Limited arm movement and function.
• Shoulder weakness and/or pain.
• Arm weakness, fatigue and/or pain.

Some diagnoses that may benefit from using the SaeboMAS include but are not limited to:

• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury or brain damage
• Spinal cord injury
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Cerebral palsy (CP)
• ALS
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Shoulder injuries / Shoulder dislocations
• Elbow injuries

The onset of the injury does not prevent someone from receiving Saebo treatment. Whether the client just had a stroke or orthopedic injury, or if he or she suffered an injury years ago, the SaeboMAS mini can be of great benefit.

• Because of the zero-gravity technology, once the patient is positioned in the SaeboMAS mini, they will immediately notice their arm feels less heavy, and the movement is more controlled.
• A weightless arm means less fatigue and compensation and fewer rest breaks during exercises.
• When the arm is unweighted, less effort and exertion are needed, resulting in decreased spasticity in the hand. This may be important when attempting to perform self-care tasks involving the affected hand.
• A therapist is not needed to order the SaeboMAS mini.
• Like all medical treatments, the level of recovery cannot be guaranteed; however, clients who are motivated and compliant with the daily home program tend to have better outcomes.

Questions/comments for the client:

• How are you spending your day training your arm and hand?
• Are you moving/exercising your arm/shoulder enough?
• Do you have to rely on someone else in order to exercise your arm?
• Are you limited to only performing important exercises while at therapy?