Abstract:
A therapeutic electronic range of motion apparatus (10) includes a remote subsystem (12) for generating motion commands which are transmitted to a local subsystem (44) at an orthosis, prosthesis or CPM machine. The local subsystem (44) includes a local controller (60) for controlling and monitoring the position, speed, and direction of an actuator (62) which moves an orthotic brace, prosthesis or CPM machine mounting. The apparatus is programmable enabling a patient to program stopping positions which thereafter are selectable by command. When the actuator is not in motion the local controller (60) enters a sleep mode to conserve power. The controller (60) is automatically awakened when a motion command is received.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine motorangetriebene Bewegungsschiene zur Behandlung und Stärkung der unteren Extremitäten einschließlich des Hüftgelenkes, die aus einem schräggestellten Unterbau und einer Unterschenkelauflage mit einer Fußstütze besteht, wobei die letzteren über ein Tragteil hin-und herbewegbar sind. Die Erfindung hat sich zur Aufgabe gesetzt, bekannte Bewegungsschienen in zwei Bereichen zu verbessern. Eine der Aufgaben besteht darin, daß die Bewegungsschiene sowohl im Wachzustand sowie im Zustand des Dahindämmerns und in der Schlafphase des Patienten eingesetzt werden kann. Weiterhin soll neben der kontinuierlich-passiven Bewegung auch eine aktive Mobilisierung ermöglicht werden. Dies wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch erreicht, daß die Unterschenkelauflage auf der zu dem Knie hin gerichteten Seite Teleskopträger aufweist, die in Endstellung bei gestreckter Lage des Beines einen solchen Winkel gegenüber dem Rahmen der Schiene aufweisen, daß die Auflage schneller hoch als zurück in die Beugestellung fährt. Der vorgenannte Winkel ist k 45°. Zur aktiven Mobilisierung wird ferner zusätzlich noch vorgeschlagen, die Fußstütze in Längsrichtung verschiebbar zu machen und die Verschiebung unter Einwirkung von Federn in Druck-und/oder Zugrichtung erfolgen zu lassen. Die Grundkonzeption der Erfindung ist aus Fig. 1 zu entnehmen.
Abstract:
According to one implementation an apparatus is provided that comprises: one or more support plates with which there are associated massage units, the one or more support plates being secured to and facing an abdominal wall of the body of a patient; massaging heads integrated in the massage units for performing an abdominal massage on the patient, wherein at least two massaging heads are applied such that they are adjacent to at least one section out of an ascending section, transverse section or descending section of the colon of the patient thereby to apply a localized force generating a pressure on the colon section in a direction normal to the abdominal area, wherein the at least two massaging heads are synchronized; and control means for controlling the magnitude and timing of the localized force.
Abstract:
A passive artificial knee comprises first and second links rotatably coupled at a knee joint, a passive compressive force generator rotatably coupled to the second link, and a release mechanism coupled to the first link. When a relative angle of the first and second links is less than a toggle angle, the release mechanism locks in a first operational mode, and the force generator compresses, resisting the flexing of the second link relative to the first link. When the relative angle is larger than the toggle angle, the force generator decompresses and encourages the flexion of said second link relative to said first link. When the force generator is substantially extended and said compressive force is substantially small, the release mechanism moves into a second operational mode, wherein the force generator neither resists nor encourages the extension and flexion of said second link from said first link.
Abstract:
Orthopedic devices are provided that include rigid members for coupling to portions of a limb that includes a joint, and a cable that couples to the rigid members and extends up to a powered element. The orthopedic devices are configured to produce beneficial forces using the rigid member and the cable, which beneficial forces are translated to the wearer. The orthopedic devices include control systems that generate control signals for controlling the powered element.
Abstract:
A power transmission device (100) comprising a first transmission (110) configured to receive a power from an input device (200); a second transmission (130) configured to deliver the power to an output device (500); and connecting unit (120) configured to connect the first power transmission unit and the second power transmission unit, and to deliver a pressure of a transfer fluid occurring due to the first power transmission unit to the second power transmission unit. A motion assistance device (10) comprising a driver (210) configured to mount to a user at a position corresponding to a proximal part of the user, and to generate a power; a joint assembly (400, 600) corresponding to a distal part of the user, the joint assembly configured to provide an assistance force to the user based on the power; and a power transmission device (100).
Abstract:
An apparatus (100) for gait training has a movable base (200) comprising at least one drive unit (210) for moving the movable base, an arm arrangement (300) extending from the movable base, a weight support system (400) to enable a person to be at least partially suspended from above via said arm arrangement, a movement detector to detect a movement of the person and a control unit adapted to control said drive unit(s) in response to a movement of the person detected by the movement detector such that the movable base follows the person in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person.
Abstract:
An exoskeleton comprises a torso brace, configured to be coupled to a torso of a user, and a leg support, configured to be coupled to a leg of the user. A plurality of links couples the torso brace to the leg support. The plurality of links includes a first link, coupled to the torso brace at a first pivot point, and a second link, coupled to the leg support at a second pivot point. The first link is coupled to the second link through a third pivot point located between the first and second pivot points. The first pivot point enables adduction of the leg support, and the third pivot point enables abduction of the leg support.
Abstract:
A control system for controlling an exoskeleton worn by a user and having one or more actuators associated with various body members of the exoskeleton each corresponding to a body part of the user. The control system comprises a user interface for receiving input data indicative of a desired movement sequence, a memory component for storing pre-programmed movement data indicative of one or more sequential instructions required to effect the movement sequence, each instruction being associated with relative actuator movements for performing the instruction, and an actuator controller for moving the one or more actuators according to the relative actuator movements for each instruction. The control system also comprises a terrain sub-system for adjusting the actuator movements upon detection of a change in terrain slope and a balance control sub-system for periodically adjusting the balance of the exoskeleton during relative movement of the one or more actuators.
Abstract:
A head support apparatus for attachment to a wheelchair or bed includes a headband or harness to be fitted to the patient's head, and a lifting device attached to the headband or harness for lifting and supporting the patient's head, the lifting device being adapted to periodically raise and support the patient's head and subsequently allow the patient's head to slump forwards.