Rehabilitation systems and methods
US11136234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/0238
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure integrates an actuated tilting rehabilitation table, video tracking of the patient arm and opposite shoulder, a low-friction forearm support with grasping force sensing, remote data transmission and additional weighing means, one or more large displays, a computer and a plurality of simulation exercises, such as video games. The patient can be monitored by a local or remote clinician. The table tilts in order to increase exercise difficulty due to gravity loading on the patient's arm and shoulder. In one embodiment, the actuated tilting table tilts in four degrees of freedom.
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