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Interactive Metronome
Elizabeth Walz
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A form of brain training that utilizes the hitting of a trigger in response to an auditory signal
The closer one is to hitting the trigger on the beat the better score they receive
What is it?
CHECK IT OUT!!
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IM specifically works to enhance the brain’s temporal processing aka timing in the brain
Responsible for detecting where a sound is coming from as well as:
focusing attention motor coordination remembering information reading comprehension processing speech
These skills are our main focus
Why do we need it?
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Button Trigger Tap Mat In-Motion Switch Wireless Headphone IM-Software
What do we need?
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can be placed anywhere you can think of
meant to get your patient reaching, tapping, clapping or tracking
since your goal is to get the patient to move repetitively while focusing, your creative placement of the Button Trigger is very important
“glove” is also required in order to attach trigger to the patient
Button Trigger
See How It Works!
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Most versatile trigger was originally designed to withstand repeated kicks and stomps from patients working on standing balance
Depending on where you place it (or what you place it on) the same trigger can work on dorsiflexion or plantar flexion
Can be used to tap with fingers or to improve typing skills
Tap Mat
See How It Works!
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Heel strike-activated sensors give the patient positive feedback for a well-placed stride
Guide sounds cue the patient to extend or shorten their swing phase to ensure rhythmic gait
Improve dual-tasking◦ Engage in conversation◦ Avoiding obstacles
In-Motion Switch
See How It Works!
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Provide endless possibility of ways to use the program◦ Allows you freedom to
move about the room◦ Do more intense
exercises◦ Helps to eliminate
distraction of swinging wire
◦ Recommended product◦ From Amazon◦ http://www.amazon.com
/Sennheiser-RS120-Wireless-Headphones-Charging/dp/B0001FTVEK/ref=sr_1_1/181-3137941-6693534?ie=UTF8&qid=1412774355&sr=8-1&keywords=wireless+headphones
Wireless Headphones
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Software program that uses color response as well as sounds to indicate how close or far the patient from being on beat
Keeps track of clients progress
Can also be used from home◦ IM-Home
IM Program
Watch a Demo!
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Button trigger◦ $200
Gloves◦ $15 each
Tap Mat◦ $200
Wireless Headphones◦ $85
In-Motion Switch◦ $115
IM Software◦ $149 (with package)
Cost
Products or package can be purchased at:https://imhome.interactivemetronome.com/orders/improduct.aspx
Some products do require certification to purchase through the company. I contacted the provider and was sent an itemized price sheet. You can contact them at 1-877-IMPRO and order them individually.