Ready to Supercharge Your Rehab from Home? Meet Motus Nova!
By: Dr. Katie Wadland, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Owner of Healthy Aging Physical Therapy
At Healthy Aging Physical Therapy, we’re always exploring innovative ways to help our patients stay strong, independent, and thriving — and Motus Nova may be the perfect complement to therapy for those recovering from stroke, injury, or facing challenges with hand or foot mobility.
We recently had a fantastic Lunch & Learn with Alyssa Carmell, Occupational Therapist, who introduced us to this cutting-edge robotic and AI-powered rehabilitation tool. We left feeling inspired, informed, and excited about the possibilities it opens up for our patients.
So we wanted to share it with you — because Motus Nova isn’t just an exciting new rehab tool that can improve fine motor control and ankle function… it’s also covered by Medicare!
What is Motus Nova?
Motus Nova (“Nova” means new) is a robotic rehabilitation system originally designed for hospitals and rehab centers — but now available for use right in your living room!
There are two devices:
Motus Hand – helps improve grip, strength, and fine motor control in your wrist, hand, and fingers
Motus Foot – helps with ankle strength, balance, walking, and foot control
Each device uses advanced robotics and fun, game-like exercises to help retrain your muscles and brain. You don’t need to be tech-savvy, and our team can work directly with Motus Nova to help get everything set up and adjusted just for you.
Who Can Benefit from Motus Nova?
Motus Hand or Motus Foot may be a great option if you’ve experienced:
A stroke, even many years ago
Weakness or stiffness in the hand, arm, foot, or ankle
Difficulty with grip strength, balance, or walking
Challenges with rehab after injury or surgery
High or low muscle tone
Whether you’re still in therapy or it’s been a while since you worked on recovery, Motus Nova gives you a chance to continue improving from home — on your schedule.
Why We’re Excited About It
✔️ More reps, more often – Use it daily at home, increasing intensity without exhausting yourself
✔️ Engaging and fun – Play games while getting stronger!
✔️ Designed for home use – No travel, no need for Wi-Fi, and therapist-supported setup
✔️ Customizable – Works for people with no movement or for those who need to fine-tune strength and control
Alyssa shared how patients using Motus Nova have made real, meaningful gains in their independence — and how adding this tool can jumpstart progress when clinic visits alone aren't enough.
Want to Try It? Here's How
If you're working with one of our therapists and we feel that Motus Nova might be a helpful addition to your care, we can arrange a free in-home demo so you can try it out for yourself.
We’ll guide you through setup, talk about how it fits into your rehab or wellness plan, and help you decide if it’s something you want to continue with. No pressure — just options and support.
We’re so grateful to Alyssa from Motus Nova for sharing her time and expertise — and we’re even more excited to share this resource with all of you.
📞 Want to learn more or set up a demo? Call our office to set up an appointment or ask your therapist at your next visit for more information.
