JDT Rehab Robotic Therapy

Available Exclusively at JDT Medical Rehab Center

The Jerry & Dolores Turco (JDT) Medical Rehab Center, a 60 bed state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility in Lincoln Park, has quickly generated a reputation as one of the top quality rehab centers in the region. With all private rooms, innovative therapies and unparalleled concierge service, JDT has become the facility of choice for patients looking for a unique environment with exceptional rehabilitation outcomes.

Now JDT has announced that it will be the first healthcare facility in New Jersey to utilize robotic rehab therapy. Robotic therapy is the latest hi-tech breakthrough for patients receiving treatment for stroke and other neurological disorders.

In order to provide state-of-the art robotic treatment, JDT has partnered with Interactive Motion Technologies who will provide JDT with the InMotion Shoulder Elbow Robot. The robot will allow patients, with the proper assistance from specially trained physical therapists, to improve elbow and shoulder control. The robot provides a unique rehabilitation technology that responds in real time to the patient’s ability and guides the exercise treatment accordingly. If the patient is unable to move, the JDT therapist guides the robot to gently assist the patient to initiate movement toward the target. If coordination is the problem, the robot helps guide the movement, allowing the patient to move toward the target while moving in the correct way. As the patient gains movement control, the robot provides less assistance and continually challenges the patient.

JDT’s vision and our mission since we opened our doors in July 2009 has always been to provide state-of-the-art rehabilitative care to each patient in our facility. We are committed to providing outstanding rehabilitation using the skills of an extraordinary team of trained and accomplished physical, occupational and speech therapists. The addition of robotic therapy offers new and unique opportunities for recovery to patients.

Studies have shown that the benefits of robotic therapy may be due to the high intensity of repetitive exercise during therapy, adaptive nature of the robot, the number and quality of movements provided by the robot that are controlled, coordinated and targeted. The interactive nature of the robot provides the patient with performance feedback which can be motivating as it measures progress. More than ten years of research has proven that motor recovery is twice that of traditional therapy alone. Patient functional improvements are long-lasting, and improvements are seen in patients who are months, and even years, post-injury. Many patients reported reduced joint pain and spasticity.

JDT is proud to be a leader in rehabilitation services and will continue to offer our patients, especially those with the most complex and challenging needs, every treatment possible to regain their strength and mobility and, equally as important, to nourish and heal their spirit. We are extremely pleased to be offering our patients the opportunity to gain back their motor skills and offer them hope for a rewarding and productive lifestyle following a stroke or related neurological event.