Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hand motion exercising device (1) comprising a thumb movement unit (2) with a thumb rest element (26). The thumb rest element (26) is pivotable in a first movement plane about a first joint (20). Further, the device (1) comprises a finger movement unit (3) with a first finger rest element (36), said first finger rest element (36) being pivotable in a second movement plane about a second joint (30). The thumb rest element (26) and the first finger rest element (36) are adapted to be encompassed and pressed toward one another or pulled apart from one another by a human hand. The first joint (20) and the second joint (30) are provided such that said second movement plane is skewed with respect to said first movement plane, wherein the thumb movement unit (2) and the finger movement unit (3) are connected via a first mechanical motion linkage (4) such that both movement unit (2,3) are drivable by one and the same drive motor (8).
Abstract:
Training apparatuses and corresponding methods are disclosed, where a first range of movement of a person (10) and a second range of movement within the first range of movement or other movement-related parameter spaces of the person (10) is captured and stored in a storage. In some cases, feedback during training may be given depending on the first range of movement and/or the second range of movement.
Abstract:
An apparatus for gait training, comprising: a movable base (11) comprising a drive unit (13) for moving the movable base (11), an arm arrangement (15, 16, 18) extending from the movable base (11) to enable a person (113) to be at least partially suspended from above, a movement detector (14, 115; 20; 21) to detect a movement of the person (113), and a control unit (119) configured to control said drive unit (13) in response to movement of the person detected by the movement detector (14, 115; 20; 21) such that the movable base (11) follows the person (113) in a predetermined distance range and in a predetermined angular range with respect to a movement direction of the person (113). The apparatus may comprise a projector (112) configured to project a path to be taken by the person (113) and a securing mechanism (21) to secure the suspension of the person (113) in response to a fall or stumbling being detected by a fall detector (21).
Abstract:
An apparatus for gait training is provided. The apparatus comprises a movable base (11) which is controlled to follow a person (113) suspended from an arm arrangement (15, 16, 18) which is mounted to the movable base (11).
Abstract:
Apparatus for locomotion therapy is provided which comprises a base (11), a first table portion (15) and a tilting mechanism (12, 13) to tilt said first table portion (15) between a horizontal position, an inclined or a vertical position. A foot mechanism (16) is mounted to the first table portion (15). Furthermore, the position of a second table portion (17) is adjustable with respect to the first table portion (15) to adapt the apparatus to patients of different heights.
Abstract:
A device for adjusting the prestress of an elastic means (22) around a predetermined tension or position (9) can especially be used to adjust height of and the relief force acting on a weight (30). A mechanic adjustment unit (40) is connected in parallel to the elastic means (22) to preadjust the value of the predetermined tension comprising a movable portion (41; 142) engaging the connection portion (25) between elastic means (22) and adjustment unit (40) and a force exerting element (50) being attached at said movable portion (41; 142). The mechanic adjustment unit (40) is in an instable equilibrium position at said predetermined tension or position (9), the movement of the movable portion (41; 142) being such that the force exerting element (50) adds an adjustment or compensation force upon deviation of the predetermined tension or position (9) of the elastic means (22).
Abstract:
A leg actuation apparatus (40) comprises two driven axes (31, 32), wherein onto each one a distal parallelogram mechanism (41, 43, 45, 63 and 42, 44, 46, 64) is attached with one connector (45 and 46) being attached in a torque proof manner, wherein the other end of the arm (41 and 42) being rotatably connected to an intermediate axis (51 and 52). One proximal parallelogram mechanism (71, 53, 55, 75 and 72, 54, 56, 76) is rotatably attached at each intermediate axis (51 and 52) and at transfer axes (77, 78) connected to the leg attachment elements (21 and 22) to be attached to the upper and lower leg of a user (20). The distal ends of the lower parallelogram mechanism (42; 44; 46, 64) and the distal ends of the upper parallelogram mechanism (41; 43; 45, 63) can freely glide along the respective first and second driven axis (31, 32).
Abstract:
A method for an assessment of a movement of a limb-related point (32) in a predetermined 3D space effected by a user displacing said limb (15) in the 3D space allowing said movement, comprises the steps of: providing a computer,providing one or more display surfaces (105) around the 3D space around the user(10), providing a limb position point (22) connected to a predetermined portion of the limb (15) of the user(10) which is associated to the limb-related point (32)and providing sensors adapted to detect the position of the limb position point (22) in the 3D space in relation to the joint (31). The computer program can be adapted to calculate the direction defined by the straight line (30) between the joint (31) and the limb-related point (32) and to provide a representation of the position of the limb-related point (32) in the 3D space as function of the distance (35) between said joint (31) and the limb-related point (32)on one of the display surfaces(105) on said line (30).
Abstract:
An apparatus (1) for automated walking oder treadmill training of a user comprises a frame or treadmill (10) having a driven treadmill belt (12), a pelvis attachment (50) to support the position and/or weight of the user and having attachment elements (52) adapted to be connected to the user. The pelvis attachment (50) comprises a displacement unit for allowing a movement of the pelvis of the user held by the attachment elements (52) transverse to and/or rotating about a perpendicular axis to the walking direction (500) provided by the treadmill (10) to provide a more natural and physiological gait during training. A weight suspension unit (40) having a cable (43) guided over a guide roller (45) positioned above the pelvis attachment (50) opposite to the treadmill (10) and attached to the pelvis attachment (50) can comprise a weight suspension displacement unit (48) adapted to move the guide roller essentially perpendicular to the diverted section of the cable (43) to influence the transverse position of the upper body of the person to be trained as well as to prevent a pendulum effect of the trunk of the user.
Abstract:
A user attachment for an apparatus for gait rehabilitation providing a possibility for a user (20) to receive support during walking in a walking direction (70). A harness (30) is attached to the body of the user (20) and can be connected to a weight supporting device (40). This connection is a driven attachment arm (50) attached at the weight supporting device (40) which can be detachably connected with the harness (30). The driven attachment arm (50) is connected via a double parallelogram unit (51, 52, 53, 54, 81-85) with the harness attachment element (55). A guiding attachment arm (60) can be connected with the weight supporting device (40) and can be detachably connected with the harness attachment element (55) for a rotative connection of the driven attachment arm (50) with the guiding attachment arm (60).