Technology
A strong rehabilitation program is built on an experienced staff and access to
state-of-the art equipment and technology. Miller-Dwan Rehabilitation Center at SMDC Medical Center has both.
We consistently invest in cutting-edge equipment that helps our
patients rebuild their bodies, their minds and their lives. Many purchases have
been made through the generosity of the
Miller-Dwan Foundation.
We offer:
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Robomedica, a body weight support system that helps patients
learn to walk again. It’s the only one in Minnesota.
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Saeboflex, an orthotic device
that helps people with neurological impairments work on hand grasp and release
- Bioness, which electronically stimulates arms and hands to recover use and motion
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Environmental Control System, a computer-assisted system that allows people to
control their environment -- turn on the lights, adjust the TV’s volume or answer
the phone -- with a head movement or voice command
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XSenors Pressure Mapping System,
a medical seating system that helps clinicians assess pressure on patients’ weight-bearing
areas
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Urodynamic studies to assess bladder
function and then plan treatment
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Intrathecal baclofen pump therapy (ITB), which implants a small pump to deliver doses of
baclofen to treat spasticity or muscle spasms
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Visionic, a monitoring system that
enhances patient safety but allows freedom to move throughout our center
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Dynavision,
a training device that increases range of motion in the arms and shoulders; improves
balance and reaction times; and teaches compensatory scanning strategies for people
with visual impairments
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Digital Swallowing Station/FEES, which uses a fiber-optic
scope to evaluate swallowing and provide video images to aid in therapy
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Vital
Stim, which uses electrodes to stimulate throat muscles and nerves to aid swallowing
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DynaVox, an electronic communication device that allows people with communication
challenges to communicate their wants and needs
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15-passenger bus equipped with
a lift