Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS) is characterized by pain out of proportion to the injury, edema, vasomotor and trophic changes, stiffness and decreased function at the hand and an associated "frozen shoulder"(a.k.a. Shoulder-Hand Syndrome). Active exercise that provides a sustained load to the extremity with minimal motion of painful joints provides the stimulus for resolution of this problem.
The Dystrophile® has set the standard for a structured exercise program to resolve RSD/CRPS that can be carried out at home by the patient. It can be graded by resistance (up to 12 pounds) and duration (generally 3 to 7 minutes three times a day).
We are proud to announce that the Dystrophile® has been redesigned for 2024. while still providing the stress-loading program needed, the Dystrophile® now has a lightweight carbon fiber 3-D printed body, OLED display, integrated circuit control and USB charging.
The Dystrophile use is the same with the patient positioned on the floor in a quadruped position pushing down on the handle until the light goes on. While maintaining this pressure, the patient moves the Dystrophile® on the Dystromat or on a rug in a back and forth direction as if scrubbing a floor. If the patient is unable to get on the floor, the Dystrophile® and Dystromat can be placed on a table.
No sympathetic blocks, sympathectomies, IV medication or other invasive techniques have been necessary over a thirty year period utilizing this approach in a large hand practice.
Components
1. Handle: Patient grips the handle and pushes down until the light goes on. While maintaining this pressure, the patient moves the Dystrophile® in a back and forth motion.
2. OLED Display shows force and duration of use.
3. Jog switch-multifunction now controls all the Dystrophile® settings.
4. Light: Switches on as long as the pre-set load is maintained.
5. Charging port- USB-C standard charging cord
6. Bluetooth module built in for communication with the Joint Jack Dystrophile® app available on the App store.
7. Dystrophile app allows settings and reporting right to your computer or smartphone. Allows for the therapist to set the exercise program and download a spreadsheet with the patient results.
Don't forget to pick up your Dystromat to protect your surfaces and Dystro-polish Cleaning kit that was specially engineered to improve performance and extend the life of your Dystrophile® and other plastics.
Complete Dystrophile® Information Packet HERE