Embedded Files
Vibration Plate
Standing on this vibration plate for about 10 minutes can lessen spasticity, improve circulation and help heal tight stiff sore muscles. Its vibrations release muscle fascia, and it can efficiently improve strength, flexibility, speed, and balance.
Galileo was the first company to create the vibration plate. Most other brands do not have the same side by side vibration/levels (similar to walking/running), nor do others have similar research to back up their claims. I found the Galileo loosens ALL of my spasticity - especially the muscles deep inside that are so difficult to otherwise reach. Galileo is effective, but expensive $7,658. Try looking for Galileo at a neuro physical therapy clinic near you.
Massagers
These vibrating massagers can assist in loosening muscles after exercise. Note for HSP: Massagers are usually good when used lightly on glutes, hamstrings, quads. Use on calves only if very gentle. Avoid or be careful using massager on hip flexors, lower back, inner thighs, and anywhere you feel twitchy or 'wired.' If your muscle tightens- stop usage.
Toloco
Good baseline model. Deep tissue percussion massager with up to 3200 rpm. Low noise. Battery arrived 80% charged. $40 Amazon best seller
Hypervolt Go 2
Massages deep muscle relief and enhanced recovery. Used at StretchLab. Battery could last longer. $139
Hypervolt -Heated Head Attachment $59
Hypervolt Vyper 3
This Hyperice cylindrical vibrating massager accelerates warm-up time, speeds recovery, and keeps you moving better - before or after workouts. Used at StretchLab. $209 Battery could last longer.
$209
Infrared Heating Pad
Infrared Heating Pads use stones like jade to penetrate heat into your muscles. This brings deeper and longer-lasting heat than regular heating pads. It can ease tightened spastic muscles in the middle of the night - so you may not need to get out of bed to do stretches. Just set your timer so you don't fall asleep with the heating pad on. (24 x 16) $82
Exoskeletons
Dnsys exoskeletons use AI to sync your movements with neurological gait assistance. Dnsys has two modes Assist and Aqua (for endurance). Assist is what I use since I have HSP. It lifts the thighs and displaces the weight off of the hips to help walk, hike, or climb stairs in a breeze. Requirements for it to work are: 1.You need to walk at a pace of 1+ meter per second. 2. You need to have good balance - it will not assist with balance issues. Its torque/power ~900W, ~40-50Nm. Battery lasts ~20 km. Dnsys weighs about 3 & 1/2 pounds. $899 X1
Hypershell exoskeleton uses AI for performance optimization. It is geared for outdoor adventuring with built-in terrain/mode diversity. There are multiple modes for different terrains: stairs, uphill/downhill, running, and cycling. It delivers ~800 watts of power with up to ~32 Nm torque on stronger models. The battery lasts 17.5 kms. Hypershell weighs 4.4 pounds. $899 X
Aqua Therapy Tools
Benig in the water helps with weight displacement and lightens your load, so DPTs recommend doing water exercises. Water supports much of your body weight (reducing it by up to 90% when waist-deep), lessening impact on joints, and allowing for easier movement, while its natural resistance (viscosity) and hydrostatic pressure work muscles harder for toning and calorie burn creating a low-impact, high-resistance workout. Win win!
Aqua Trip Floatation Belt
Aqua Trip Floatation Belt
The Aqua Trip Flotation Belt can be worn for side step, marching, and other aquatic exercises working the lower body. $44 Amazon
Aquatic Dumbells
Aquatic Dumbells
Aquatic Dumbells are unweighted for pool resistance for upper body workouts. $25 Amazon
Lower Body Alignment Helpers
Toe Separators
Toe Separators
These soft, stretchy toe spacers help correct bunions, relieve foot pain, and maintain proper toe alignment. Local trainers recommended these to build strength in toes and feet. $15 Amazon
Posture Belt
Posture Belt
Lordosis is common for people with HSP. It is the tilting out of the lower spine. The Posture Belt helps with spine realignment and it can even be worn to bed. $30 Amazon
Automotive Support Handle
This devise allows you get in/out of the car more easily. Place the device in the door (the U-shaped door stricker or latch) and then you can push upon it to help you rise/lower more easily. This grab bar can fit in your glove box or purse and can help prevent falls. $25 Amazon
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse