What Is MOVAO Bari?

MOVAO Bari is a bedside rehabilitation device designed for ICU early mobility, enabling clinicians to safely initiate lower extremity strengthening and mobility training in high-acuity and bariatric patients.

It bridges the gap between bedbound status and readiness for standing, particularly in patients who are not appropriate for gait belt use.

Why ICU Patients Are Not Ready for Gait Belt Mobilization

Many critically ill patients present with:

• Mechanical ventilation
• Femoral lines or multiple attachments
• Severe muscle weakness (1–3/5 MMT)
• Bariatric weight considerations (up to 750 lb)

Attempting early standing in these conditions increases risk for:

• Falls and patient injury
• Staff musculoskeletal injury
• Line dislodgement
• Oxygen desaturation

Clinical need: A safe method to begin mobility before upright tolerance.

Objective Strength Assessment in ICU Rehabilitation

MOVAO Bari integrates patented bilateral force plates to deliver:

• Accurate lower extremity 1RM measurement
• Real-time weight-bearing symmetry data
• Objective documentation for progress tracking

This supports evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and improves clinical decision-making.

Gravity-Reduced Bedside Mobility Training

The system utilizes a graded incline mechanism to reduce body weight load to approximately 3%, enabling:

• Early closed-chain strengthening exercises
• Bedside squat-pattern training
• Progressive resistance aligned with patient tolerance

This allows participation in rehabilitation even in profoundly weak or ventilated patients.

Safe Patient Handling for High-Acuity and Bariatric Patients

MOVAO Bari is designed for complex ICU environments:

• Compatible with ventilators, lines, and wounds
• Supports bariatric patients up to 750 lb
• Independent footplates for unilateral training
• Zero fall risk design with full patient support
• Single-therapist operation improves workflow efficiency

Clinical Benefits of Early Mobility with MOVAO Bari

Implementing early, measurable mobility interventions can:

• Accelerate progression to standing and gait training
• Reduce ICU length of stay
• Decrease complications from immobility and deconditioning
• Improve staff safety and reduce physical strain

MOVAO Bari vs Traditional ICU Mobility Approaches

Conclusion: A Safer Path to Early Mobility

MOVAO Bari provides a clinically appropriate, data-driven solution for initiating mobility in ICU patients who are not yet ready for standing.

By enabling safe strength assessment and progressive bedside rehabilitation, it supports better outcomes for both patients and clinical teams.