New opportunities with the inmu vest

The inmu vest is not just for people with motor challenges. The vest opens up new possibilities for activities and therapeutic and educational applications. When wearing the vest, the vibrations from the inmu are clearly felt in the body. This provides a continuous stimulation that can energise, motivate and regulate arousal.

The video with Kasper shows an example of how the vest can be used. With inmuRHYTHM in the vest, Kasper receives stimulation that allows him to feel himself. Feeling the rhythm in his chest energises him and helps him focus on his tasks and activities. The rhythm and pulse maintain his movements and body awareness. He has more opportunities to try different things and to be in contexts that were previously difficult for him, e.g. at the chiropodist.

The inmu also is an effective tool for arousal regulation. When you feel the vibrations and hear the music, you are able to connect with your body. This can reduce arousal. With the inmu in the vest, it offers the possibility for being shielded and carry it with you on the playground, in the classroom, at work, on a trip or in the car.

With the vest, an inmu can be worn on the front of the chest or on the back. It provides freedom of movement to jump, dance, run, roll around on the floor… This allows for the inmu to be used in even more activities – including shared activities.

The vest allows more people with motor challenges to be able to use an inmu. Even very motorically challenged people in wheelchairs can sit with an inmu on their chest. This allows people with spastic paralysis, for example, to activate an inmu themselves and get hours of joy and activity – by touching, tapping, cuddling or experiencing how the music changes as they move their upper body.

The steady pulse you can feel and hear with an inmuRHYTHM on your chest can be a great help when training walking. For example, during motor training in a walking bar or with a walking frame, the vibrations and rhythm can support and motivate. In this way, it can provide a comfortable and motivating form of self-training for people with Parkinson’s and other brain injuries.

The vest can be used with both inmuRHYTHM, inmuDANCE and inmuRELAX.

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inmu under the feet

Have you ever felt the vibrations of an inmu with your feet? Your feet are just as sensitive as your hands. You may know from reflexology, for example, that foot stimulation affects the whole body. It stimulates muscles and connective tissue, blood circulation, nervous system, sensory system and more. You can also stimulate the bones with the vibrations.

Stimulating the feet with the inmu’s vibrations has a number of possibilities. For example:

Wheelchair users: Especially for wheelchair users who suffer from paralysis or nerve disorders, vibrations under the feet can provide stimulation to the muscles and connective tissue and to get the blood circulation going. Place the inmu between the foot and the footrest. If the user can move their feet or leg muscles, it can be helpful to hear how the music changes when you change the pressure on the inmu. This motivates continued movement.

Gentle massage: It can be really nice to put the inmu under your feet when you want to relax. Try placing the inmu against the end of the bed or against a sofa armrest, for example. You can also sit down and simply place the inmu on the floor. This provides a nice gentle massage and warmth for your feet. As you change your pressure on the inmu, you can hear the music change.

Motor training: Children love playing with an inmu on the floor. Try alternating between stepping on an inmuRHYTHM and the floor. You can vary by stepping from behind, in front or to the sides. When you can feel the vibrations and hear changes in the music, you are encouraged to continue. Feeling an inmu under your feet can also be used to prepare for walking training. The vibrations draw attention to where the foot is, making it easier to realise that you need to move your foot.

Help with dressing: When you have contact with your foot, it is easier to find your way into a trouser leg. If you’re confused, the vibrations and music will help you identify which leg to use. When helping someone get dressed, you can hold the inmu under their foot for a moment before helping them put on trousers, socks or shoes.

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Kristine is very visually impaired and has several other diagnoses. Her arousal level is often high. Therefore, she needs help to find calmness and peace. The staff have trained her to calm down with an inmuRELAX sensory cushion. Now she can fall asleep much faster and sleeps for longer at a time.

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Linette, is a wheelchair user, has spasms and is very tense in her body. She has a tendency to be very distant and withdraw into herself. Linette lives at home for disabled where they are using inmu to awaken her senses. It usually takes more than 20 minutes to wake up Linette’s senses so she can be active. But with inmuRELAX it takes 2-5 minutes to make Linette awake and ready to play with her things. 

inmuRELAX has also improved her motor skills. She is now able to coordinate her hands to move her toy from one hand to the other. inmuRELAX has helped Linette with sensory and fine motor skills and has helped to improve her physical and cognitive abilities.

Lintte’s parents have also noticed as big change. It is a more active and happy Linette.

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Tilde is a very curious and independent girl. We met her at her school – a school for children with special needs. Tilde has Down syndrome and also has sensory and communicative challenges.

This is the first time Tilde was introducted to inmuJOY. Note how her first reaction is to refuse it. But with patience from the professionals, she step by step gets interested. After 10-15 minutes she is totally convinced and it now have become her best friend.

Getting to know new things take time. An inmu is not any exception.

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At the relief care institution, Lundø, they use the sensory cushions inmuRELAX and inmuDANCE every day.

They offer relief to families with children with reduced physical and / or mental disabilities, as well as children with autism and similar pervasive developmental disorders.

inmuRELAX gives children tranquillity – even when they have difficulty falling asleep. When a child needs energy and to awaken the senses, they get inmuDANCE – children become more aware of the surroundings.

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Maja is a multi handicapped child. She is born with a brain injury and autism. She struggles with sounds – for example cars. inmuRELAX helps her to find peace and comfort.

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Care situtations can often cause conflicts

Personal care can be experienced as an unpleasant and humiliating situation when you are ill.

An inmu can help make personal care less uncomfortable. It’s much more pleasant to be cared for in a calming atmosphere surrounded by soft tones.

The inmu can be used to distract the patient’s attention on the unpleasant care situation.

Place the inmu on the user for a few minutes before starting for example to wash a person in bed, dressing, brushing teeth and so on and allow them to relax.
Let the user enjoy the music and the vibrations and stroke the soft fabric.

During the procedure, the inmu can be kept ‘awake’ by the assistant with just a small movement.

If you need to make contact with the user, you can swing or press on the inmu and the user will become more attentive.

Let the user keep hold of the inmu once the procedure is over – it will make them feel calmer about the next care situation.

Video: Marc finds ease with inmuRELAX

Marc was often upset and angry when he has to be transferred from his wheelchair to his bed. After he got his rose inmuRELAX it makes him relax and take away the unpleasant feeling. It is now his daily companion.

Marc is 22 years old and is born with a brain damage.

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