DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Opens New Neuroscience Unit

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) is excited to announce the grand opening of their newly renovated, $5.5 million, Neuroscience Unit for stroke and brain injury recovery. The 17-bed unit features therapeutic robotic technology, a therapy gym for interactive programming, private and semi-private suites with “Smart Room” capabilities, and enhanced video monitoring equipment for patient safety.

The new unit also features state-of-the-art equipment, especially designed for neurorecovery. RIM is the first hospital in Michigan to own the Zero G and InMotion Arm.

The Zero G is the world's most advanced over ground gait and balance training system. It allows patients to safely practice intensive physical therapy early in their rehabilitation, a factor shown to be related to enhanced outcomes. The InMotion Arm is the first interactive robot designed to treat patients with upper extremity impairments due to stroke, brain injury or other neurologic conditions. The technology was developed at MIT and has substantial research evidence proving that using the InMotion robot to delivery high intensity repetitions required for "rewiring" the brain results in increased motor recovery.

As southeast Michigan’s only freestanding rehabilitation hospital, patients and families turn to RIM for hope when others have given up. In 2011, RIM treated nearly 200 stroke patients and 100 brain injury patients, many of whom are leading meaningful and productive lives thanks to RIM. This new unit will allow us to ensure even more patients have a bright future filled with hope and possibilities.