Rehabilitation systems and methods
US9868012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/011
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention 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 present the invention includes an actuated tilting table which tilts in four degrees of freedom.
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