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Method and apparatus for objective evaluation of patient ambulation, balance and weight bearing status

US5311880A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 14, 1993
Grant dateMay 17, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 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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