Virtual-display arm rehabilitation system, non-gravity-compensating
Definition
An assembly of devices designed to provide non-gravity-compensating therapy for a patient who has lost motor function of the arm(s), caused by cerebral, neurogenic, spinal, muscular or bone-related disorders, through interaction with a software program prompting repeated motion of the arms, fingers, and hands to improve reaching/grasping mobility. It consists of an infrared (IR) tracking camera, patient data gloves with integrated IR-emitting sensors, visual display unit (VDU), and computer-calculated arm/finger position and training software. It is used for inpatients, outpatients or home settings for patients able to understand and interact with the audio-visual instructions.