scholarly journals A Cyclic Robot for Lower Limb Exercise

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian P. DeJong ◽  
J. Edward Colgate ◽  
Michael A. Peshkin
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

This paper presents the design and simulation of a cyclic robot for lower-limb exercise robots. The robot is designed specifically for cyclic motions and the high power nature of lower-limb interaction—as such, it breaks from traditional robotics wisdom by intentionally traveling through singularities and incorporating large inertia. Such attributes lead to explicit design considerations. Results from a simulation show that the specific design requires only a reasonably sized damper and motor.

Design of a Cyclic Robot for the Lower Limb

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian P. DeJong ◽  
J. Edward Colgate ◽  
Michael A. Peshkin
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

This paper presents the design and simulation of a novel lower-limb exercise robot designed specifically for cyclic motions and the high power nature of lower-limb interaction. In doing so, it breaks from traditional robotics wisdom by intentionally traveling through singularities and incorporating large inertia. Such attributes help define the understudied class of lower-limb exercise robots, and lead to some explicit design considerations. Results from a simulation show that the specific design requires only a reasonably sized damper and motor.

scholarly journals Correlation of Exercise Capacity with Functional Disability in Patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 3883-3887
Author(s):  
Swati V. Kubal ◽  
◽  
Kshitija S. Ghole ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Ring Test ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Osteoarthritis Of Knee ◽  
Koos Score ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

Introduction: Osteoarthritis of knee is a progressive joint disease which produces pain, inflammation and destruction of joint which in turn leads to range of motion limitation and walking disabilities. Affection in physical functioning is determined not only by just activities involving lower limb capacity but also by the activities which require use of upper extremities. Hence in this study, 6MWD and no. of rings moved in 6 minutes were taken as an outcome measures for determining the exercise capacity. KOOS is a self-administered questionnaire which was used in its cross culturally adapted format for determining the functional disability in patients. Objectives: 1. To study correlation of exercise capacity with functional disability in patients with osteoarthritis of knee. 2. To study correlation of upper limb exercise capacity with lower limb exercise capacity in patients with osteoarthritis of knee. Methods: Cross sectional, observational study including 30 patients of either gender having unilateral osteoarthritis of knee conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Results: No. of rings moved in 6 minutes and global KOOS score showed no statistically significant correlation. 6MWD and global KOOS score showed no statistically significant correlation. 6 minute walk distance and 6 minute peg board ring test showed no statistically significant correlation. Conclusion: The study suggests that there is no correlation of exercise capacity with functional disability in patients with osteoarthritis of knee. Also, there is no correlation found between upper limb exercise capacity and lower limb exercise capacity in patients with osteoarthritis of knee. KEY WORDS: Knee osteoarthritis, Knee pain, squat depth, functional disability, cardiorespiratory endurance, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Quality of life.

Kinesiophobia and Outcomes of Lower Extremity Exercise Regime in Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Series

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2631-2632
Author(s):  
Inayat Fatima ◽  
Danish Hassan ◽  
Wajida Perveen ◽  
Misbah Amanat Ali ◽  
Zahid Mehmood Bhatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Walk Distance ◽  
Exercise Regime ◽  
Koos Score ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

Aim: To estimate the effectiveness of lower limb exercise regime in subjects with knee osteoarthritis in terms of Kinesiophobia. Methodology: This was a case series, conducted in the Physiotherapy Department Health Centre University of the Punjab Lahore after ethical approval from June 2018 to February 2019 on 44 patients with knee Osteoarthritis. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to enroll the participants according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Lower limb exercise regime was applied for eight weeks, thrice a week. TAMPA scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), KOOS and 6 min walk test (6MWT) were used to measure the outcomes. Paired sample T test was applied to find the difference before and after LLEP. Statistical significance was set at P= 0.05 Results: Mean age of the participants was 52±6.54 years ranging from 41-65 years. The mean difference in pre and post treatment KOOS Score was 15.13±12.38 (P=.000), 14.34±7.97 (P=.000) for TAMPA Score and 196.00±94.01 (P=.000) for 6 Mint walk distance. Conclusion: Lower limb exercise program is found effective in the management of knee osteoarthritis. Subjects undergoing in 8 weeks lower limb exercise program showed improvement in KOOS Score, reduction in TAMPA Score, and improvement in 6 mint walk distance. Keywords: Knee Osteoarthritis, Kinesiophobia, TAMPA, knee osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), Lower limb exercise regime,

Upper-Limb and Lower-Limb Exercise Training in Patients with Chronic Airflow Obstruction

CHEST Journal ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 1077-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona R. Lake ◽  
Kathryn Henderson ◽  
Tom Briffa ◽  
Janet Openshaw ◽  
A. William Musk
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Airflow Obstruction ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

scholarly journals An augmented reality app for lower limb exercise- A focus group study

10.29007/tb82 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shameem Sampath ◽  
Howard Ho ◽  
Min-Liang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Behaviour Modification ◽  
Full Compliance ◽  
Osteoarthritis Patient ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

Although exercises improve the outcome of patients with osteoarthritis, patient compliance is poor. Behaviour modification and measuring compliance remain the Holy Grail of healthcare professionals. The responses of a focus group of 20 volunteers to a novel automatic compliance recording augmented reality exercise app were studied. Full compliance was achieved in all cases and was measured and recorded by the app. Overall, the app itself received favorable responses regarding the user interface and user experience.

scholarly journals The Effect of Lower-Limb Exercise on Pain Management of the Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Tong Wu ◽  
Yong Ye
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Muscle Force ◽  
Lumbar Fusion ◽  
Lower Limb Muscle ◽  
Limb Muscle ◽  
Posterior Lumbar Fusion ◽  
Lower Limb Exercise ◽  
Limb Exercise

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical effect of lower-limb exercise, when combined with celecoxib, on pain management of patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion surgeries. Methods. The patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion surgeries between 01/2018 and 06/2021 were retrospectively identified, with their data collected. After surgery, some patients took celecoxib for analgesia (celecoxib group, 200 mg/day) while the others took celecoxib together with lower-limb exercise (combined group, celecoxib-200 mg/day). On postoperative days (POD) 1, 3, 7, and 14, data were collected and analyzed regarding the following items: patient satisfaction, lower-limb muscle force, lumbar JOA score (29 points), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and visual analog scale (VAS) score. Results. A total of 225 participants were included in this study. Specifically, 120 cases were admitted into in the celecoxib group and 105 were included in the combined group. Comparisons of baseline data did not indicate any difference between the combined group and the celecoxib group. Data analysis showed that patient satisfaction in the combined group was significantly higher than the celecoxib group on POD 3, 7, and 14, respectively (all p < 0.001 ). Moreover, the combined group had less VAS score compared with the celecoxib group on POD 3, 7, and 14, respectively (all p < 0.01 ). In addition, lower-limb muscle force in the combined group was significantly stronger than that in the celecoxib group on POD 3 and POD 7, respectively (both p < 0.01 ). Furthermore, the combined group achieved less ODI score than the celecoxib group on POD 3, 7, and 14, respectively (all p < 0.05 ). Comparisons of the lumbar JOA score did not suggest any statistical difference during the whole follow-up period. Conclusions. In conclusion, postoperative lower-limb rehabilitation exercise can help to release pain after lumbar fusion surgeries. Additionally, postoperative lower-limb exercise can facilitate the recovery of lower-limb muscle force, as well as improving patient satisfaction.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document