Lokomat
Automated Treadmill Rebuilds Muscles After Stroke
The Lokomat, a system developed by Hocoma AG, is a device for patients on post stroke by making their leg muscles stronger, and by let them gain more muscle mass than a control group. The Lokomat System uses high quality computer controlled motors which are integrated in the gait orthosis at each hip and knee joint. The system consists of the Lokomat (robotic gait orthosis) and the Lokobasis (body weight support system). It is used in combination with a Woodway treadmill.
Trend Themes
1. Robot-assisted Rehabilitation - Creating medical robots for faster and efficient post-stroke rehabilitation.
2. Computer-controlled Motors - Integrating high-quality computer-controlled motors to develop robotic medical devices for therapy.
3. Body Weight Support System - Development of body weight support systems for physiotherapy to gain more muscle mass than a control group.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - Innovative companies in the medical device industry can utilize robotic technology to develop post-stroke rehabilitation devices
2. Physical Therapy - Physical therapists can introduce more efficient and effective post-stroke rehabilitation techniques into their practice through new robotic technologies.
3. Fitness Equipment - Fitness equipment manufacturers can leverage technology to develop products that can be used for both rehabilitation and exercise.