Method and apparatus for objective evaluation of patient ambulation, balance and weight bearing status
US5311880A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A walker is provided which is equipped with detectors for measuring various loads and torques placed thereon by a user including right side and left side loads as well as torque loads on the handles of the walker and having time and distance detectors to allow the ambulation status of a user to be progressively monitored by medical personnel.
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