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MyPAM

MyPAM is a home-based rehabilitation robot, providing intensive and engaging upper limb therapy to improve functionality for stroke survivors.

It is a low-cost, home-based system that allows users to practice independent upper-limb exercises at home. The device restores the user’s arm function by helping them rebuild strength. The motion of the device mimics that of traditional therapeutic exercises, guiding the user’s arm in a smooth horizontal motion.

Why stroke?

How does the MyPAM device work?

The MyPAM system digitalises how traditional physiotherapy is delivered post stroke through interactive gamification of rehabilitation exercises.

The device allows patients to repeatedly practice motor tasks, whilst playing engaging and motivating exercises games from the library on the device’s screen. As well as assisting the user’s arm movement, the robotic joystick also tracks and evaluates the user’s performance and monitors their progress. This information is shared with the supporting therapist, who can view the user’s progress during their remote rehabilitation treatment through MyPAM’s dedicated treatment dashboard, allowing the user to receive rehabilitation in the comfort of their own home.

It is hoped that this service will ease the demand on community services and remove the need for patients to frequently have clinical visits.

The device is currently in the Research and Development stage and moving towards clinical trial. There are many opportunities to be involved in its development, so if you are interested, please get in touch.

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What makes up the MyPAM?

Here are the key features that make-up the MyPAM device

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Games Library

The exercises are delivered through a series of on-screen computer games, which are designed to increase engagement with physiotherapy. By mirroring the movement of the arm, with the actions being performed on the screen, the games provide visual feedback that can also help to improve cognitive skills.

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Robotic Joystick

A robotic joystick is used to connect with the gaming interface and guides the user’s arm through therapeutic movements. The assistive level in the joystick arm can be adjusted and decreases as a user’s performance improves during their treatment.

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Adjustable Height

The height of the screen and the robotic joystick can be adjusted to accommodate for each users.

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Games Library
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Therapist Support Portal
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Robotic Joystick
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Adjustable Height
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Movement Tracker
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Movement Tracker

The robotic joystick monitors and evaluates a patient’s upper arm performance during the device usage. The device tracks progress by measuring the force exerted by the user, the speed of their movement from point to point, and the accuracy of the path that movement has taken.

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Therapist Support Portal

Information gathered from the robotic joystick can be shared with the therapist who can remotely monitor progress of the rehabilitation program. Through the MyPAM consultation portal, which has an inbuilt web-camera and speaker integrated with the TV screen, users can have remote consultation with their therapist without having to attend a clinic.

What are the benefits of MyPAM?

There are many aspects in the MyPAM device that have been thoughtfully designed to give users the very best care.

Engaging exercises in the form of computer games

The MyPAM device has inbuilt games designed to increase motivation for patients to practice therapeutic exercises regularly.

Power assisted device

Patients can use MyPAM throughout their entire recovery journey with varying levels of assistance as they progress.

Designed for the home environment

The device is designed to be compact and users can exercise as frequently and for as long as they want, giving them control of their rehabilitation journey.

Patient’s recovery data is shared with their physio

Therapists can assess and review patient’s progress, provide personalised exercises and made aware of potential concerns.

Wheelchair compatible

The MyPAM device allows for wheelchair assess, suitable for those with reduced mobility.

Designed for correct posture and arm movement

Patients adopt the correct posture and movements to ensure safe and effective therapy.

Supporting MyPAM’s Development

MyPAM is currently in the pre-clinical prototype stage. The project is being conducted at the University of Leeds. If you would like to support this research, please consider becoming a donor to support the device’s development.

Research Opportunities

The MyPAM device is continuously evolving and developing. There are many opportunities to get involved and share your experience helping inform our research. Please see below the list of on-going research and events you can be involved in. 

MyPAM: Health and Safety Booklet

Home Requirements Guide

Document Review

Read through our informative guide that is given to MyPAM users and let us know how clear the information is. 

  • Content Review
  • Online Survey
  • No End Date
  • Approx 25 Minutes
  • Stroke Survivors
Take Part

MyPAM: Home Requirement Booklet

Health and Safety Booklet

Document Review

Read through our informative guide that is given to MyPAM users and let us know how clear the information is. 

  • Content Review
  • Online Survey
  • No End Date
  • Approx 25 Minutes
  • Stroke Survivors
Take Part

MyPAM: Service Overview Booklet

Service Overview Booklet

Document Review

Read through our informative guide that is given to MyPAM users and let us know how clear the information is. 

  • Content Review
  • Online Survey
  • No End Date
  • Approx 25 Minutes
  • Stroke Survivors
Take Part

Latest MyPAM Materials

MyPAM: Project Information Flyer

MyPAM: Home Requirement Booklet

MyPAM: Service Overview Booklet

MyPAM: Health and Safety Booklet

Introduction to the MyPAM Device

How MyPAM works

How patients and therapists interact with MyPAM

The research and development of MyPAM

Robotic Rehab Partners