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Occupational Therapy

Home / Occupational Therapy

Biofeedback Device for Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is about helping people regain the ability to do what matters most—whether that's brushing their teeth, returning to work, or rebuilding upper limb function after a stroke. mTrigger biofeedback brings clarity and motivation to that process by making muscle activity visible in real time. mTrigger is a wireless sEMG (surface electromyography) biofeedback system that tracks muscle activation during
functional tasks. It gives both you and your clients insight into how their muscles are working—supporting better motor control, faster learning, and greater independence.

How Biofeedback Enhances OT Practice

Motor relearning takes focus and repetition—but it can be hard for clients to feel or activate specific muscles, especially after neurological injury or surgery. mTrigger provides immediate visual feedback that helps reinforce correct movement patterns and builds confidence through measurable progress.

  • Improve motor planning and neuromuscular control
  • Increase engagement with interactive, game-like feedback
  • Set and measure activation goals for specific tasks
  • Support carryover into daily routines and home programs

Whether you're working in neuro, ortho, hand therapy, or geriatrics, mTrigger helps clients reconnect intention with
action—and stay motivated along the way.

A Practical Tool for Everyday OT

  • Portable and app-based: perfect for clinic, home health, or hybrid care
  • Versatile: supports upper and lower extremity rehab across diverse diagnoses
  • User-friendly and affordable: fast setup and no bulky equipment

As an OT, your focus is on meaningful function. mTrigger fits right into your treatment approach—adding clarity, structure, and motivation to every session, and empowering your clients to take an active role in their recovery.

Spasticity Rehabilitation

Discover how mTrigger empowers patients with spasticity to visualize and regain control of involuntary muscle activity.

Spinal Cord Injury

Explore how mTrigger transforms spinal cord injury rehab by quantifying muscle activation, promoting motor learning, and redefining recovery outcomes.

Hand Therapy

Discover how mTrigger turns hand therapy into an engaging cognitively-driven rehab tool that accelerates motor control and functional recovery.

Cerebral Vascular Accidents

Learn how mTrigger assists in CVA (stroke) rehabilitation by bridging visualization, motor imagery, and gamified feedback to rebuild mind-body control and inspire progress.

Dropfoot Rehab

Discover how mTrigger accelerates drop-foot rehab by doubling dorsiflexor strength gains through real-time muscle activation feedback and enhanced motor learning.

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