Albert Moreno, physiotherapist, osteopath and director of BL Clinic in Barcelona, presents the case of Monse la Cruz, a patient with severe long-evolution hemiplegia who came to consultation with significant functional limitation, especially in the upper extremity. As he explains, this was a complex condition in which loss of mobility, spasticity and muscle atrophy significantly conditioned her autonomy and quality of life. Although the team did not have extensive prior experience with this type of case, they decided to incorporate NESA based on the existing evidence on its possible usefulness in neurological patients.
After completing a first cycle of ten sessions, the evolution was clearly positive. One of the most significant changes, as Albert relates, was observed in the affected hand: at the beginning of treatment it was very difficult to even put on the device glove due to stiffness and inability to open it, while subsequently the patient managed to open and close her hand with functional normality. This improvement translated into a direct impact on her daily life, by facilitating movements that were previously very limited and increasing her sense of capacity and autonomy.
Albert also highlights the value of offering this type of patient a non-invasive, painless and well-tolerated tool, especially in contexts where they have spent years without finding satisfactory answers. For the team, the experience with Monse reinforces NESA’s potential as relevant support in the functional improvement of patients with hemiplegia.
