How does the Tailwind work?
The Tailwind is a non-invasive, portable and practical device that stroke or brain injury survivors can use on a flat surface at home. The device consists of two handles that move along independent, resistance-free tracks. The user moves the handles along each track at a certain starting mark, in response to auditory cues. The combination of the repetitive arm movement with sound and visual cues causes motor cortex activation, helping the brain to improve arm mobility and function. The Tailwind training program includes instruction in adjusting the handles further away from the user’s body as more arm mobility is gained over time. There are progressively more challenging positions that can be performed with the Tailwind device, including increased range of motion and angled arm work. Users chart their progress over weeks and months with the worksheets provided in the training manual that comes with the Tailwind. Users can continue using Tailwind until they’ve reached their optimal leve
