The take-home physical therapy aid is designed to improve adherence and reduce improper shoulder movement during rehabilitation. The concept couples guided motion with sensing to capture response and encourage correct form.
Take-Home Physical Therapy Aid
Home physical therapy device for rotator cuff tendinitis that guides and verifies shoulder motion.
Key Reminders
- Explain how the device encourages correct form for shoulder exercises.
- Discuss sensing for skin and motor response feedback.
- Highlight the dual-motor mechanism for multi-axis motion.
Problem and Users
The device targets patients with rotator cuff tendinitis who need at-home support to perform physical therapy exercises with correct form.
System Architecture
A dual-motor mechanism provides internal/external rotation and abduction/adduction while sensors track user response and compliance.
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Code example forthcoming
Exercise guidance and sensor logging routine.
Mechanical and Electrical Design
The mechanism combines two motors with a shoulder attachment to drive controlled motion. Electronics coordinate actuation and data capture.
Testing and Validation
Early evaluations focus on motion repeatability, comfort, and sensor reliability during exercise sequences.
Demo and Next Steps
Future work includes clinician feedback, form scoring, and refined industrial design for home use.