Continuous passive motion machine for elbow rehabilitation

Zainul Azlan, Norsinnira and Kamarudzaman, Norhaslinda and Shahdad, Ifrah and Kamarudzaman, Nohaslinda (2021) Continuous passive motion machine for elbow rehabilitation. International Journal of Robotics and Control Systems, 1 (3). pp. 402-415. E-ISSN 2775-2658

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Abstract

Continuous Passive Machines (CPM) facilitate patients in eliminating joint stiffness after surgery and lead to a faster and more efficient recovery. However, many previous CPM machined are mechanically complicated, expensive, and lack a user interface. This paper presents a new CPM machine for elbow flexion-extension and forearm pronation-supination. The machine is simple, low-cost, and equipped with Graphical User Interface (GUI). Its mechanism is designed so that it can be used on the left or right arms interchangeably. It is developed using aluminum, perspex, and steel rods. The electrical part of the machine consists of Arduino Uno to drive the motors and a potentiometer to measure the patients’ Range of Motion (ROM). The GUI for setting the exercise parameters and monitoring the patients’ progress has been developed using MATLAB software. The experimental results show that the machine has successfully provided the repetitive desired motions. The machine realizes elbow flexion-extension and forearm pronation-supination movements with 0ᵒ-135ᵒ and 0ᵒ-90ᵒ ranges of motion (ROM), respectively. The machine is also capable of increasing the elbow joint’s ROM by 5ᵒ increments for the therapy. The results show that the machine has the potential to be used in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5840/96445
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Continuous Passive Motion (CPM); Upper Limb Rehabilitation Machine; Mechanism Design; PID Controller; Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Norhaslinda Kamarudzaman
Date Deposited:	24 Jan 2022 12:17
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2022 12:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/96445

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