Interactive Metronome

Elizabeth Walz

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?

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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?

Button Trigger Tap Mat In-Motion Switch Wireless Headphone IM-Software

What do we need?

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!

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!

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!

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

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Wireless Headphones

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

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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.