Rehabtech business THERA-Trainer has launched its lyra model in the Gulf and Middle East, becoming the first device of its kind to enter the market there.
The Iyra gait trainer, one of the newest additions to the rehabtech sector, is now in operation in the GCC and Middle East region, after training and certification of specialists was completed in the Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait.
Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital is the largest single hospital in the GCC area and has now become THERA-Trainer’s Centre of Excellence.
The launch was held with attendance from Dr Abdullah Zaman, director of Physiotherapy Services Department at Ministry of Health and Dr Nader Al-Awadi, director of Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, in an event organized by Al-Sayer Medical Company, one of Al-Sayer Holding Group companies and the exclusive partner of German-based THERA-Trainer in Kuwait.
Dr Siham Al-Jadaan, head of medical equipment division in MoH Physiotherapy Services Department, told the event about the developments in preventive and therapeutic physiotherapy services in Kuwait and its constant pursuit to develop and improve services delivered to patients.
End-effector gait training devices are emerging as key pieces of technology for training in walking for different age groups as they help with strengthening muscles, improving joint flexibility and help the patient regain self-confidence by improving balance.
Patients with neurological conditions such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and spinal muscular atrophy can all use such devices with success.
At the event, Dr Hossam Afify stressed the keenness of Al-Sayer Medical Company to provide the latest medical devices and equipment from major international companies to the health sector in the state of Kuwait, keeping in line with Ministry of Health’s objectives and constant endeavour to develop health
