MECHATRONIC SYSTEM FOR RECOVERY OF POSTURAL BALANCE

Octavian ROȘU, Ciprian DRAGNE

Abstract


Bipeds must face an additional challenge compared to other beings trying to find a stable state of equilibrium. These balancing efforts involve many aspects and internal organs and procedures are much more difficult in the case of posture problems. The existence of a postural abnormality requires corrections, otherwise, they may worsen irreparably. One way of postural readjustment and, implicitly, disease prevention, is the therapy with the help of a balanced platform. The article presents research for developing a posture correction and medical recovery device that brings many benefits for a faster recovery in these types of posture problems. This paper shows a novel mechatronic system that can be used in postural balance health problems.

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