Patient Experience

Will Blackmon                                                                                                                                                                           #36 New York Giants                                                                                                                                                                Punt Returner and Cornerback                                                                                                                                      Super Bowl 46 Champ!

After an outstanding season in 2008 with the Green Bay Packers, I was headed in the right direction until I suffered a major knee injury in 2009. I tore my ACL and had some lateral meniscus damage. I fought back for the 2010 season but struggled because my knee didn't fully heal. I ended up getting released by Green Bay and immediately signed with the New York Giants.

 After MRI's and X-rays, the Giants’ doctors recommended I do my surgery over. After getting a complete revision on my knee by Dr. Tibone at Kerlan-Jobe in Los Angeles, they gave me the Kneehab unit to maintain my quad strength. I was so excited about this unit because I felt the results immediately.

 I was able to go home, set up the unit and rehab without getting off my couch. The most important thing is that Kneehab is a tremendous alternative to leg extensions, which puts tons of pressure on the patellar tendon, therefore leading to patellar tendonitis.

 When I re-signed with the Giants in 2011, I brought the Kneehab with me, used it before practice and after practice. I was able to keep my quad strength and play all the way to Super Bowl 46. Neurotech is a life and career saver, man. Thanks so much.

Note: The above patient story was provided without compensation.  This is an individual story. Results may vary. Results are not necessarily representative of all who use our products. 

Mauria F.                                                                                                                                                                                  55 year-old female                                                                                                                                                       Walpole, MA                                                                                                                                                                   Director of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist for 34 years

Disuse atrophy resulting from shattered tibia, failed bone grafts and several surgical procedures.     In 2007, Mauria suffered a bad fall and shattered her tibia, which led to several surgeries and failed bone grafts. For two years she was nearly incapacitated from pain. Disuse atrophy in her leg muscles made walking difficult. Eventually, a total knee replacement was performed but the atrophy and knee instability made it difficult to rehabilitate. She needed a way to strengthen her quadriceps without walking or lifting weight.

“Kneehab XP gave me enough strength and power to do more functional and therapeutic activities without causing pain. It is life-changing.” – Mauria F.

Mauria learned of the Kneehab XP and decided to test it on herself. “ It was amazing. After using it two times a day for one month I saw significant improvement in my strength. After three months I was taking half mile walks with my husband and swimming 48 laps in the pool pain free!”

As an experienced physical therapist Mauria understands the benefits of electrotherapy and believes the Kneehab XP is much easier to use and more comfortable than other electrical stimulation options.

“The Kneehab has a user-friendly, sleek garment design that makes it easy to use. I am impressed by how innovative and effective it is. The more I use it the more I am inspired.”

Note: The above patient story was provided without compensation.  This is an individual story. Results may vary. Results are not necessarily representative of all who use our products. 

Zoe Gillings                                                                                                                                                                                 25-year-old female                                                                                                                                                            Bath, Great Britain                                                                                                                                                Professional Olympic Snowboard Athlete

Injured left knee - damaged cartilage                                                                                                                                 “I injured my left knee while competing in the winter Olympic Games in Vancouver 2010. I had strained a ligament but the main problem was I had damaged the cartilage. I had surgery on my knee to remove a loose body which was floating around and place an artificial plug into the hole in my cartilage. I had already lost some muscle in my quad and the operation disrupted my whole knee quite a bit so I was unable to do anything with the leg for a whole two weeks, I couldn’t walk on it, bend it too far, I couldn’t even lift my leg without it hurting! As a pro athlete who’s always active this didn’t make me feel very good at all, lying around not being able to do anything and knowing my muscles were getting weaker by the day. The one thing I could do was to keep my quad strong using the Kneehab. It worked great at keeping my muscles going and kept me from feeling completely helpless as well. Once I was back up and walking I continued to use the Kneehab until my leg was back to full strength again. It is a great device, no question it works wonders and I would recommend it to anyone with knee problems.” After successful rehabilitation with Kneehab, Zoe finished in third place at the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup Finals in Arosa, Switzerland in March 2011.

Note: The above patient story was provided without compensation.  This is an individual story. Results may vary. Results are not necessarily representative of all who use our products. 

Shantelle R.
36-year-old female
Missouri
Currently disabled – Paraplegic - paralyzed from the waist down

In May 2009, Shantelle had a tumor removed from the inside of her spinal cord, which left her paralyzed from the waist down.  A young mother of four, Shantelle endured months of intense physical therapy and rehabilitation, including a three-month stint at the renowned Craig Hospital in Denver.  While she was able to regain her independence, the severe quadriceps atrophy in both legs limited Shantelle’s ability to regain use of her legs and walk again.  

“I was told that I may one day walk again and at that point I was committed to doing whatever it took to get there,” Shantelle shared in a recent interview.  - Shantelle R.

In spring of 2010, nearly one year after the surgery that left her paralyzed, Kneehab XP was prescribed for Shantelle for each leg and integrated into her twice-weekly 45 minute physical therapy routine. 

The Kneehab XP “changed my life.” 
“I started using the Kneehab XP on each leg three times a day for 20 minutes. Within two weeks I regained enough strength to take 21 steps with the walker and minimal assistance.  

“My Kneehab XP routine has had a huge impact on helping me regain strength in my quadriceps muscles and got me walking again.  Today I am able to walk more than 80 steps!

“If I had three words to use to describe my experience with the Kneehab XP they are amazing, progressive and life-changing.” 

Note: The above patient story was provided without compensation.  This is an individual story. Results may vary. Results are not necessarily representative of all who use our products. 

Victor H.                                                                                                                                                                                       32 year-old male                                                                                                                                                                 San Diego, CA                                                                                                                                                                  Active surfer and snowboarder

“I describe my experience with the Kneehab XP as efficient, effective and necessary. It was easy to use and it felt good. The Kneehab XP should be put on every knee patient.” - Victor H.

Complete ACL tear and 3 meniscus tears requiring surgery                                                                             Victor, an active snowboarder and surfer, tore his ACL in a snowboard accident and was advised that to avoid surgery he should avoid the sports he loves. He wasn’t able to stay away from the lure of the boards and over the next eight years Victor suffered 3 meniscus tears and ended up having surgery to repair the damage.

Kneehab XP enhanced physical therapy and sped up recovery                                                                          “The Kneehab XP decreased my pain and swelling and increased my range of motion by keeping my   quad muscles active and loose. It enhanced my physical therapy and helped get me back on my feet and back to work much, much sooner.”

Victor used the Kneehab XP in combination with physical therapy which accelerated his progress. The Kneehab XP also motivated him to do the exercises because it started the process of contracting his quad muscles. “The large conductive zones of the Kneehab XP engaged muscles that I may not have been able to engage on my own.”

Bob B.
59 year-old male
Michigan
Former construction worker

“I’d describe the Kneehab XP as easy, fast, exercise. The Kneehab XP does the work for me. It’s an easy way to exercise and rebuild the quad muscles” Bob B.

Volunteer project ends in tragic accident
After being laid off from his job in construction Bob volunteered his time helping with community improvement projects, including a tree house renovation.  His life took a tragic turn when he fell from the tree house and fractured the tibia and fibula of his right leg, requiring major surgery. 

While recuperating at home after surgery, Bob experienced severe quadriceps atrophy, which made it extremely difficult for him to do simple tasks including physical therapy exercises.  The Kneehab XP was integrated into his rehabilitation after two months.  “I was determined to do whatever it took to walk again,” Bob recalled as he shared his story. 

Kneehab XP enabled significant results
Bob started using the Kneehab XP three times a day and noticed considerable improvement immediately.  “I felt stronger within days of using my Kneehab XP and my quadriceps muscles gained an inch after two weeks,” said Bob.  “I attribute the Kneehab XP to helping me regain the strength I needed to do my physical therapy and get back to my routine. The results are significant.” 

Bob looks forward to the day when he can get back to work and attributes the Kneehab XP for accelerating his rehabilitation. “This injury has been a challenge and I was feeling incapacitated until I started using Kneehab XP. The Kneehab XP has been a big part of my recovery.”

Note: The above patient story was provided without compensation.  This is an individual story. Results may vary. Results are not necessarily representative of all who use our products.