Title :
Robotic assistance of an active upper limb exercise in neurologically impaired patients
Author_Institution :
Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Res. Unit, Leeds Univ.
fDate :
6/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The principle of using robotic techniques to assist an active upper limb exercise is demonstrated in ten patients with weakness and spasticity. Using a servo motor to apply torque about the elbow, the mean range of active extension-flexion was increased in every patient. Sample kinematic and electromyographic (EMG) data are given
Keywords :
biocontrol; electromyography; medical robotics; patient rehabilitation; robot kinematics; active extension-flexion; active upper limb exercise; control system; electromyographic data; hemiparesis; kinematic data; mean range; neurologically impaired patients; physiotherapy; robotic assistance; servo motor; spasticity; torque; Elbow; Electromyography; Lamps; Medical treatment; Muscles; Robots; Servomechanisms; Servomotors; Shoulder; Torque;
Journal_Title :
Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
