TYMO
After an injury, illness or neurological condition, balance and coordination can take time to rebuild. TYMO is an interactive therapy system that helps you practice these skills with real-time feedback from your Brooks Rehabilitation therapy team.
What is the TYMO balance training system?
TYMO is a balance-training platform that measures how your weight is distributed as you stand and move. You can think of it as a “smart scale” that shows how your body shifts and responds in real time.
As you move on the platform, the system responds to your movements and provides video-game style feedback on a screen. This feedback helps you and your therapist identify imbalances and practice movements that improve stability, coordination and control during rehabilitation.
Who TYMO helps
Because the system can be adjusted to different levels of difficulty, TYMO may be used at various stages of recovery for neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries and vestibular disorders.
TYMO may help improve balance, coordination and postural control in people with conditions such as:
- Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
How TYMO works
During therapy, you stand on a platform (similar to a scale) that detects how your weight is distributed. The system tracks your movements and displays them on a screen, often through guided exercises or interactive activities.
Your therapist uses this feedback to help you improve control, coordination and balance. As you progress, the level of challenge can be adjusted to match your abilities.
TYMO also uses interactive video-game-like activities to guide your movements. These exercises make therapy more engaging. They can also help you stay focused and motivated as you build strength and improve balance.
Key benefits of TYMO
The system allows you to practice controlled movements in a structured way, which can support progress over time.
TYMO can help:
- Build balance and stability
- Improve coordination and body awareness
- Strengthen control while standing and moving
- Provide real-time feedback during therapy
- Support safe, progressive balance training
What to expect with TYMO therapy
Before your session, your therapist will guide you onto the TYMO platform and explain the activity. Your therapist will adjust each activity based on your progress and comfort level. This process helps you build confidence as your balance improves.
How Brooks supports your recovery with TYMO therapy
At Brooks, our care is designed to help you improve balance, coordination and control through targeted, feedback-driven therapy. Technologies like TYMO are part of our commitment to using tools that support measurable progress and real-world movement.
When you come to Brooks, you can expect a team that:
- Builds skills for daily life: We focus on mastering movements that help you stay steady and move safely so you can regain independence.
- Customizes your therapy plan: Our therapists adjust exercises based on your balance, coordination and progress over time. We track your movement patterns and refine your therapy to support steady gains.
- Partners with leading innovators: Our team consistently brings new and evolving rehabilitation technologies into patient care.
- Uses advanced, research-supported technology: We incorporate tools like TYMO to provide real-time feedback and guide your progress.
FAQs About the TYMO Balance Training System
What does a TYMO session feel like?
During therapy, you stand or sit on a platform and complete guided movements or interactive activities. Your therapist provides feedback and adjusts the level of difficulty as you progress.
How does TYMO help improve balance?
TYMO provides real-time visual feedback, allowing you to see how your body is moving. This helps you to adjust and improve during therapy
Is TYMO only used for early-stage recovery?
No. TYMO can be used at different stages of recovery. It may help with basic balance training early on and more advanced coordination exercises as you improve.
Where is TYMO available?
TYMO may be available in both inpatient and outpatient settings, depending on your treatment plan. Availability may vary by location. Get in touch to learn more.
Getting started at Brooks Rehabilitation
Find out more about becoming a patient. You can also contact us to learn about TYMO and other technology-assisted therapy options we offer.