49 results about "Knee rehabilitation" patented technology

A device for increasing the range of motion of a patient's knee joint comprising of a longitudinal track frame, having a sitting platform at one end and a movable leg and foot platform at the other end, driven back and forth by a foot actuation mechanism in a flexion-extension motion, linearly along the longitudinal track by an electronically controlled motor in accordance with user defined settings and operable in a passive, active or resistive mode in either a supine or sitting position.

A knee rehabilitation exercise device with a right and left leg brace, a rear knee strap, an upper leg strap assembly, a lower leg strap assembly, a portable rear brace assembly and an elastic resistance band. The left and right leg brace members are each comprised of an upper member and a lower member rotatably pinned together at the area of the knee joint. The left and right leg braces are attached to the upper and lower leg strap assembly. The rear knee strap is attached to the left and right leg braces at the knee joint. When a user places the elastic band onto L hooks mounted on the upper and lower strap assembly and the rear brace assembly is placed between the rear of the user's knee and the elastic band, a resistive stretching is caused when the user straightens his leg which exercises and strengthens the user's leg muscles in the area of the knee joint.

The Active Knee Rehabilitation Orthotic System (ANdROS) is a wearable and portable assistive tool for gait rehabilitation and monitoring of people with motor control deficits due to a neurological ailment, such as stroke. ANdROS reinforces a desired gait pattern by continually applying a corrective torque around the knee joint, commanded by a impedance controller. A sensorized yet unactuated brace worn on the unimpaired leg is used to synchronize the playback of the desired trajectory based on the user's intent. The device is mechanically grounded through two ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) rigidly attached to the main structure, which helps reduce the weight perceived by the user.

A knee rehabilitation device is provided which can be used in various stages of knee rehabilitation to facilitate a full range of knee motion and promote joint flexibility following a knee impairment. The device, which can be can be used by a patient with or without the aid of medical personnel, is simple to use, compact, and is highly adjustable to accommodate different therapy regimens, and different leg sizes. To achieve maximum stretch of affected tissues of a pathologic joint, the device can be used without the need of lower extremity muscle involvement. A first embodiment device is machined or cast from a lightweight structural metal, such as titanium, aluminum or magnesium. The device includes a handle of adjustable length that is rotatably coupled to a parallel-beam leg support. The leg support provides attachment points for multiple adjustable slings that bridge the gap between the parallel beams.

A rehabilitation device that has a foot support with a width that substantially covers the arch of a patient's foot. The foot support has a closure system that allows the support to snugly receive and support the foot. The device has at least one strap detachably attached to the foot support, the strap comprising a fastener to allow a loop to be formed in the length of the strap. The device is operated by pulling the foot toward the knee to increase range of motion after knee injury.

A device for exercising leg muscles, ligaments, and tendons attendant to movement of a human knee following knee replacement surgery or during rehabilitation following knee injury is provided. The user lies supine on a flat surface and braces the back of his or her upper thigh against the device's leg support bar, so that the user's upper thigh is approximately perpendicular to the user's upper torso. The patient maintains this position and exercises the knee by extending and flexing his or her lower leg. Some embodiments include an elastic band that attaches to the device in a position that limits the degree of leg flexion to within a desired range. Some embodiments include an ankle strap attached to a cord, which may be used to build quadriceps strength through application of resistance, and / or for applying downward pulling force to the lower leg during passive range-of-motion exercising.

A device for rehabilitating a knee after knee surgery includes a support adapted to support the leg at the popliteal fossa while allowing the knee to be bent about the support with little interference from the support. A method of knee rehabilitation includes the step of supporting the patient's leg on the support and allowing the patient to control to movement in order to overcome muscle guarding. The support is carried by uprights that are spaced apart far enough to allow the patient to be positioned on his back between the uprights with the knee to be rehabilitated disposed over the support and the other leg stretched straight under the support.

In one example, a rehabilitation device includes a first element having first and second spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate members having proximal and distal ends. A second element is rotatably coupled to the first element and includes first and second spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate members having proximal and distal ends. One of the first and second elements is angularly adjustable relative to the other. A measurement device includes a measurement element connected to one of the first and second elements and configured for rotation relative to one of the first and second elements, such that when the rehabilitation device is operably disposed with respect to a joint of a patient, the measurement element is arranged for contact with anatomy of the patient. Finally, a scale is disposed proximate the measurement element and indicates a position of the measurement element relative to another portion of the rehabilitation device.

The invention relates to the field of medical rehabilitation equipment, and specifically discloses knee rehabilitation exercise assistant equipment for orthopaedic use. The knee rehabilitation exercise assistant equipment for the orthopaedic use comprises a base, self-locking casters, a support seat plate, a buttock pad, a thigh pad and a leg-lifting mechanism; the support seat plate is fixedly arranged above one side of the base; the buttock pad is arranged on the upper surface of the support seat plate; the thigh pad is further arranged above one side of the support seat plate; a height adjustment mechanism is arranged, on the same side with the thigh pad, under the support seat plate, and is used for adjusting height of the thigh pad in the vertical direction; and the leg-lifting mechanism is installed above the other side of the base so as to be used for lifting the shin of a patient. By continuously lifting up and putting down the leg of a patient through the leg-lifting mechanism, the knee rehabilitation exercise assistant equipment for the orthopaedic use is capable of realizing repeated bending and straightening of the knee joints without exertion of any force by the patient, thereby allowing effective rehabilitation exercises of the knee joints of the patient; moreover, leg-lifting angle of the leg-lifting mechanism is adjustable, so that, the knee rehabilitation exercise assistant equipment is flexible to use.

A knee rehabilitation exercise device comprised of a right and left leg brace, a rear knee strap, an upper leg strap assembly, a lower leg strap assembly, a portable rear brace assembly and an elastic resistance band. The left and right leg brace members are each comprised of an upper member and a lower member rotatably pinned together at the area of the knee joint. The left and right leg braces are attached to the upper and lower leg strap assembly. The rear knee strap is attached to the left and right leg braces at the knee joint. When a user places the elastic band onto L hooks mounted on the upper and lower strap assembly and the rear brace assembly is placed between the rear of the user's knee and the elastic band, a resistive stretching is caused when the user straightens his leg which exercises and strengthens the user's leg muscles in the area of the knee joint.

The described knee rehabilitation device can include any suitable component. In some implementations, however, it includes a sitting surface that is configured to support a user; a knee arm that comprises a leg coupling mechanism, that is pivotally coupled to the rehabilitation device, and that is configured to pivot through a range of motion; and a drive mechanism that is configured to force the knee arm through the range of motion. In some cases, the drive mechanism includes a first hard stop that prevents the knee arm from extending past a first set point, and the drive mechanism further includes a second hard stop that prevents the knee arm from being retracted past a second set point. In some cases, the device is further configured to be programmed to electronically limit the knee arm's range of motion. Other implementations are discussed.

The Active Knee Rehabilitation Orthotic System (ANdROS) is a wearable and portable assistive tool for gait rehabilitation and monitoring of people with motor control deficits due to a neurological ailment, such as stroke. ANdROS reinforces a desired gait pattern by continually applying a corrective torque around the knee joint, commanded by a impedance controller. A sensorized yet unactuated brace worn on the unimpaired leg is used to synchronize the playback of the desired trajectory based on the user's intent. The device is mechanically grounded through two ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) rigidly attached to the main structure, which helps reduce the weight perceived by the user.

The invention relates to a knee rehabilitation machine with multi-position synchronous force application, which comprises a bottom box, a vertical box and a suspension box; the vertical box is vertically arranged at one end of the bottom box, the suspension box is transversely and fixedly arranged at the upper end of the vertical box, a pressing unit rocker mechanism is fitted in the bottom box, and a transmission mechanism for a vibration unit, a traction unit and a pressing unit are fitted in the vertical box. The traditional Chinese medicine method for correcting the instability state of knee joint is simulated, synchronous scientific force application adjustment is carried out on the relationship between the femur and the tibia through suspension, traction, torsion, pressing and vibration with controllable strength, angle and distance, the femur and the tibia are restored to the normal natural states by means of the memory of the human body, the instability state of the knee jointis corrected, various discomforts caused by the instability state is eliminated, and the occurrence of knee joint diseases is prevented.

The present application provides a novel wheelchair comprising a wheelchair body. The wheelchair body has a pair of rear wheels, a pair of leg assemblies, a pair of thigh massaging mechanisms and a lumbar support assembly. The leg assembly includes a telescopic rod and a stepping plate fixedly connected on the telescopic rod, the telescopic rod is pivotally connected to the wheelchair body, the telescopic rod uses a telescopic mechanism to adjust the length of the telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod is drivingly connected with a corresponding rehabilitation driving mechanism disposed on thewheelchair body; the thigh massage mechanism includes a plurality of massage rollers disposed in parallel on a seat of the wheelchair body, and the massage rollers are drivingly connected with the rear wheels of the corresponding sides; the lumbar support assembly comprises an arc-shaped frame slidably disposed on the back of the wheelchair body and a manual adjustment mechanism in driving connection with the arc-shaped frame, and adjusts the extension of the arc-shaped frame by operating the manual adjustment mechanism. The novel wheelchair provided by the present application can meet the needs of the patient's knee rehabilitation training, thigh massage, and cushion thickness adjustment, and is convenient to use.

A knee rehabilitation device is provided which can be used in various stages of knee rehabilitation to facilitate a full range of knee motion and promote joint flexibility following a knee impairment. The device, which can be used by a patient with or without the aid of medical personnel, is simple to use, compact, and is highly adjustable to accommodate different therapy regimens, and different leg sizes. To achieve maximum stretch of affected tissues of a pathologic joint, the device can be used without the need of lower extremity muscle involvement. A first embodiment device is machined or cast from a lightweight structural metal, such as titanium, aluminum or magnesium. The device includes a handle of adjustable length that is rotatably coupled to a parallel-beam leg support. The leg support provides attachment points for multiple adjustable bands that bridge the gap between the parallel beams.

A knee rehabilitation device for assisting in the movement of a leg has a longitudinal bar and a lower and upper leg engaging bar. The lower leg engaging bar extends perpendicular from the longitudinal bar and is for engaging the leg of the user. The upper leg engaging bar is carried by the longitudinal bar and is for engaging the leg of the user. The device has a base portion secured to the longitudinal bar. The base portion has rotatable devices for movement of the device relative to a surface. A handle is connected to the longitudinal portion. The handle has a hand engaging portion for the user to engage to facilitate movement of the device. The hand engaging portion projects from the extension portion and is generally parallel to the pivot location and the pair of leg engaging bars. The leg of the user below the knee engages both the lower leg engaging bar and the upper leg engaging bar.

The invention discloses an adjustable knee joint rehabilitation device. The device includes an object storage groove, a main body, a sponge protection layer and scale marks; one side of the interior of the main body is evenly provided with heating strips, and the other side of the interior of the main body is provided with the object storage groove, the top end of the interior of the object storage groove is provided with a motor, and the interior of the object storage groove below the motor is provided with an eccentric wheel; an output end of the motor is connected with the eccentric wheel through a rotating shaft, and the interior of the object storage groove below the eccentric wheel is provided with a massage pad, one side of the bottom of the interior of the main body is provided with a temperature sensor, and the bottom of the main body is provided with a magnetic therapy pad. Through installation of the massage pad, the motor and the eccentric wheel, a massage function can be achieved during use of the device, the comfort degree is greatly improved during use of the device, and fatigue relief of partial muscles of a patient is facilitated, so that the practicability of thedevice is improved, which is beneficial to long-term popularization of the device.

Adjustable knee rehabilitation device. It relates to the field of physiotherapy equipment, in particular to the improvement of knee joint rehabilitation devices. An adjustable knee joint rehabilitation device is proposed, which is exquisite in structure, convenient to use and good in stability, and can be adjusted appropriately for people with different leg lengths during use. The foot support is vertically arranged and slidably connected to the top surface of the base, the heel of the foot is hinged on the top of the foot support; the main driving device includes a drive rod and a power source connected to each other, so The power source is fixedly connected in the base, the driving rod is vertically arranged, and its top end protrudes above the base, and the knee joint support plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the driving rod, and is driven by the power source along the It performs linear reciprocating motion in the vertical direction; it has the characteristics of good adjustability, strong adaptability and good stability.

The invention relates to a knee joint rehabilitation device, which is characterized by comprising knee joint massaging brackets, knee protection wheel disc brackets, knee protection wheel disc driving motors, driving gears, driven gears, driving shafts, knee protection driving wheel discs, a pair of knee protection swinging wheel discs and hand grabs, wherein the knee joint massaging brackets are arranged on a front bracket in a splicing manner; the knee protection wheel disc driving motors are arranged on the middle parts of the knee joint massaging brackets to drive the driving gears on the two sides; the knee protection swinging wheel discs are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the knee protection wheel disc driving motors; the hand grabs are arranged below the knee protection swinging wheel discs. According to the knee joint rehabilitation device, knee joints are massaged for physiotherapy through the hand grabs, so that blood circulation can be promoted, and muscles can be relaxed; the knee joint rehabilitation device is high in practicability, and can be widely popularized for use; core elements of the knee joint rehabilitation device are mechanical parts, so that the knee joint rehabilitation device is high in reliability and long in service life.

The invention provides a knee joint rehabilitation medical robot, which relates to the medical field. The knee joint rehabilitation medical robot includes a fixed base, the top of the fixed base is fixedly connected with a pedal, and the front of the pedal is movably connected with a fixed foot belt through a pin shaft, and the top of the fixed base is located at the bottom of the pedal. A wheel groove is opened on the right side, and a bearing is arranged inside the wheel groove, and the inner ring of the bearing is fixedly sleeved with a wheel shaft, and the outer surface of the wheel shaft is fixedly connected with a connecting block located in front of the bearing, and the fixed base A rectangular block is set above the . The knee joint rehabilitation medical robot meshes with the transmission tooth groove through the transmission gear, and the support plate is fixedly connected with the slider, so that the slider can slide left and right on the inner wall of the rail groove, and drive the seat board on the top of the slider to move. When sitting on the seat board and placing the feet on the pedals, the knee joint of the human body can be assisted in moving, which is beneficial to the rehabilitation treatment of the patient.

The invention discloses a knee joint rehabilitation device and a use method. The device comprises a base plate (1), the base plate (1) is provided with two parallel limit sliding rails (2) which are connected with the two ends of a limit block (3) in a sliding mode respectively, a rehabilitation guide rail (14) is arranged between the two limit sliding rails (2) and connected with a rehabilitationsliding block (4) in a sliding mode, the rehabilitation sliding block (4) is connected with a foot sole support plate (5), and the two sides of the foot sole support plate (5) are provided with sideplates (6) connected with an elastic band (8) through through holes (7); the limit block (3) is provided with fastening screws (11). The knee joint rehabilitation device has the advantages of being simple in structure, low in cost and good in rehabilitation effect.

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of knee rehabilitation. Embodiments generally include the use of viscosupplementation delivered intra-articularly in conjunction with rehabilitative therapy and an unloading knee brace. The injection of the viscosupplementation is guided such that the entire dose is delivered to the joint and can flow tricompartmentally.

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of knee rehabilitation. Embodiments generally include the use of viscosupplementation delivered intra-articularly in conjunction with rehabilitative therapy and an unloading knee brace. The injection of the viscosupplementation is guided such that the entire dose is delivered to the joint and can flow tricompartmentally.

A knee rehabilitation system includes a plurality of compressible resistance members, a knee garment, and a resistance member receptable. Each compressible resistance member in the plurality of compressible resistance members has (i) a same size and a shape as each other compressible resistance member in the plurality of compressible resistance members, and (ii) a compression resistance different from each other compressible resistance member in the plurality of compressible resistance members. The knee garment has a knee garment ventral portion and a knee garment dorsal portion. The resistance member receptacle is coupled to the knee garment dorsal portion, and the resistance member receptacle is sized to carry each compressible resistance member in the plurality of compressible resistance members, one at a time.

A knee rehabilitation device is disclosed. The device may include a left post and a right post, an upper transverse post and a lower transverse post. The transverse posts may extend from the left post to the right post and may include foam pads that are configured to rest against opposing sides of the user's legs. The left and right posts may be angled to facilitate handling of the device. The transverse posts may be attached to the left and right posts by clamps that allow the transverse posts to slide along the height of the left and right posts.

New knee rehabilitation device. It relates to the field of physiotherapy equipment, in particular to the improvement of knee joint rehabilitation devices. A new type of knee joint rehabilitation device with compact structure, convenient use and good stability is proposed. The foot support is vertically arranged and slidably connected to the top surface of the base, and the heel of the foot is hinged on the top of the foot support; the main driving device includes a driving rod and a power source connected to each other. The power source is fixedly connected in the base, the driving rod is vertically arranged, and its top end protrudes above the base, and the knee joint support plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the driving rod, and is driven by the power source along the Linear reciprocating motion in the vertical direction; the present invention has the characteristics of compact structure, convenient use and good stability.