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标题：Elbow joint rehabilitation equipment actuated by pneumatic muscles
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作者：Georgiana Vetrice ; Georgiana Vetrice ; Andrea Deaconescu 等
期刊名称：MATEC Web of Conferences
电子版ISSN：2261-236X
出版年度：2017
卷号：94
页码：1-6
DOI：10.1051/matecconf/20179407010
语种：English
出版社：EDP Sciences
摘要：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.