| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 94, 2017
The 4th International Conference on Computing and Solutions in Manufacturing Engineering 2016 – CoSME’16
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| Article Number | 07010 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Other Related Topics | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20179407010 | |
| Published online | 04 January 2017 | |
Elbow joint rehabilitation equipment actuated by pneumatic muscles
Transilvania University of Braşov, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, 500036 Braşov, 29 Eroilor Bd., Romania
* Corresponding author: vetrice.georgiana@unitbv.ro
The mobility of the limbs is an essential prerequisite for the individual’s physical autonomy. For persons suffering from post-traumatic affections of the elbow joint such limited mobility results in barriers in fulfilling personal or professional tasks. Passive motion has certain specific advantages and beneficial effects, thus being highly recommended for the recovery of injured joints. The paper presents a model of rehabilitation equipment that induces continuous passive motion of the elbow, as part of a recovery programme. The equipment is actuated by pneumatic muscles, using compressed air as the source of energy that generates force and motion. The main benefits of the pneumatic actuation system compared to other driving systems are its low cost, simple and robust construction and swift response to commands. Its constructive simplicity and reduced cost adds to the system’s eligibility for deployment in medical units.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2017
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