Robotic rehab tech helping patients in Fraser Health [Video]

New Westminster, B.C. –

Rehab after suffering a stroke or experiencing another debilitating condition can be gruelling, but Fraser Health has two new robotic tools it hopes can improve patient outcomes.

It’s all thanks to stroke patient Toan Nguyen, who donated the devices through the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation after benefitting from their use at other facilities.

For upper body work, as of a few weeks ago, patients are now using the ArmeoPower device, which uses virtual reality to simulate real-life activities, like fishing or grocery shopping.

Guillain-Barre syndrome patient Linda Mesetovic spoke with CTV News at the Queen’s Park Care Centre, where the two devices are now operational, on Wednesday.

She’s been grateful to use the ArmeoPower because it gives her a more active role in her rehab.

“I don’t feel that I’m being tossed and turned and poked and whatnot,” Mesetovic said. “I’m actually doing this myself, yeah. To me that makes …