Abstract

ALCOCER, WILBERTH et al. MAJOR TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANKLE REHABILITATION DEVICES. Dyna rev.fac.nac.minas [online]. 2012, vol.79, n.176, pp.45-55. ISSN 0012-7353.

In this paper the evolution of industrial robotics towards rehabilitation tasks is addressed. The importance of ankle injuries and the appropriate passive or active rehabilitation procedure is also highlighted. The ankle rehabilitation devices reviewed include those already commercially available and those at a development stage in laboratories and research centers. At the end of the paper there is a proposal about developing a mechatronic device, of medium complexity, for ankle rehabilitation, focused on active rehabilitation with some particular features.

Keywords : Robotics; ankle rehabilitation; active rehabilitation; mechatronic device.

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