| Autor: |
Vetrice Georgiana, Deaconescu Andrea |
| Jazyk: |
English<br />French |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
MATEC Web of Conferences, Vol 94, p 07010 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2261-236X |
| DOI: |
10.1051/matecconf/20179407010 |
| Popis: |
The mobility of the limbs is an essential prerequisite for the individual’s physical autonomy. For persons suffering from post-traumatic affections of the elbow joint such limited mobility results in barriers in fulfilling personal or professional tasks. Passive motion has certain specific advantages and beneficial effects, thus being highly recommended for the recovery of injured joints. The paper presents a model of rehabilitation equipment that induces continuous passive motion of the elbow, as part of a recovery programme. The equipment is actuated by pneumatic muscles, using compressed air as the source of energy that generates force and motion. The main benefits of the pneumatic actuation system compared to other driving systems are its low cost, simple and robust construction and swift response to commands. Its constructive simplicity and reduced cost adds to the system’s eligibility for deployment in medical units. |
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