DIEGO

Limited arm and shoulder movement due to a neurological injury can affect many daily activities. At Brooks Rehabilitation, Diego provides dynamic support to help you practice reaching and lifting.

What is Diego therapy?

Diego is a rehabilitation system that supports arm and shoulder movement. The device uses adjustable suspension and weight support to reduce strain on your arm while you practice moving it.

Diego allows you to move more freely while still providing support and active assistance where needed. This helps you practice natural arm movements while working toward greater strength and coordination.

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Who Diego therapy helps

Diego can be adjusted to support different levels of movement and strength throughout recovery. It may also help if it’s difficult or tiring to lift, reach or control your arm movement during daily activities.

This technology may help improve arm and shoulder function in people with:

How Diego Upper-Extremity therapy works

With Diego, your arm is supported by a dynamic suspension system attached above you. It helps reduce the weight and effort required to move your arm.

As your movement improves, your therapist can adjust the level of support and increase the challenge of each exercise. They may also include interactive visual activities during your therapy sessions.

You may practice movements such as:

Coordinating arm movement during guided activities
Lifting and lowering your arm
Moving your arm in different directions
Reaching forward or overhead

Key benefits of Diego therapy

Diego helps support repetitive upper-extremity movement in a more comfortable and controlled way. The adjustable support system allows therapy to progress gradually as your strength and control improve.

Diego shoulder and arm rehabilitation can help:

Build strength and coordination
Improve arm and shoulder movement
Reduce strain during movement practice
Support reaching and lifting

What to expect with Diego therapy

Before your session, your therapist will position your arm in the support system. They’ll adjust the amount of assistance based on your needs.

Some activities may feel easier because the system supports part of your arm’s weight. As your abilities improve, your therapist can reduce that support to encourage more independent movement.

During therapy, you may:

Complete interactive exercises on a screen
Practice guided shoulder and arm movements
Reach toward targets or objects
Work on coordination and control

How Brooks supports your recovery with Diego therapy

We help you practice meaningful movement in a way that feels supportive and achievable. Advanced technologies like Diego allow us to reduce the effort you need to move your arms while helping you actively participate in therapy. Our goal is to help you build strength, confidence and greater independence through steady, guided progress.

When you come to Brooks, you can expect team members who:

Adjust therapy as you improve: Your therapist changes the level of support and difficulty over time.
Encourage active participation: You guide your own movement while receiving support where needed.
Focus on daily function: Therapy supports movements used during everyday tasks and routines.
Support natural arm movement: Diego allows you to practice reaching, lifting and coordination with adjustable assistance.
Use engaging therapy activities: Interactive, video-game-style exercises help encourage repetition and participation.

FAQs about Diego therapy

How is Diego therapy used?

Diego is used to support arm and shoulder rehabilitation after neurological injury or illness. It helps improve upper-extremity movement, coordination and strength.

How is Diego different from other upper extremity rehabilitation technologies?

Diego focuses on shoulder and arm movement using a dynamic suspension system. Unlike devices that guide movement for you, Diego allows you to move more freely while reducing the effort required.

What does a Diego therapy session feel like?

During therapy, your arm feels lighter and more supported as you practice moving. Many people find it easier to reach and move more comfortably during guided activities, helping to strengthen their arms over time.

Who is a good candidate for Diego therapy?

You may benefit from Diego if you have difficulty lifting or controlling your arm after a neurological injury or condition. Your therapist will determine if this device is appropriate for your care plan.

Getting Started at Brooks Rehabilitation

Find out more about becoming a patient. You can also contact us to learn about Diego and other technology-assisted therapy options we offer.