Mekhanotherapy Devices for Rehabilitation after Traumas

Articulations of the lower limbs injury leads to restriction of their movement in most cases. Extremities im-mobilization using an external holder is considered the compulsory component of treatment till recently, that leads to forming of contracture (restriction of movement) and muscular atrophy. Modern high-technology treatment modes of musculoskeletal system (arthroscopy, replacement arthroplasty and others) are changed doctors - views on restorative process of extremities. They allow to begin restorative process after an surgical operation of articulation at once.

The device is designed for conducting treatment procedures:

- at treatment and restoration after fracture;

- at treatment of all kinds athrotomy, arthritis, podagras and after restorative surgeries;

- at chondromas, tumors and traumas of ligaments;

- for amelioration of persons with musculoskeletal system limitation.

Specification

carriage movement rate 0.5-2cm/sec;

carriage movement range 0-110degree;

pause in ultimate positions 0-60sec;

supply voltage 12 V;

power consumption 50W;

overall dimensions (1022х350х648)mm;

weight 30kg.

Linear scale with 40 controlled illuminated elements is indicator which displays carriage movement visually with accuracy ~3°.

The device can be set into initial position, has side-mounted button for urgent stop. The device is completed with remote power supply unit, which operates with 220 V, 50 Hz. It is protected by the Russian Federation patent.