Mechatronic device for active rehabilitation of upper limbs

• Main Author: Muliadi.
• Other Authors: Ang Wei Tech
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/39903
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Patients may experience difficulties in moving their joints after extensive surgery. As a result, tissue around the joint will stiffen and scar tissue will form. Therefore lengthy physical therapy would be necessary for rehabilitation. Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) is a therapy method des...