AUTOMATION OF REHABILITATION DEVICES: A CASE STUDY OF MOTORIZED SYSTEM FOR KINESIOTHERAPY

This paper presents the development and integration of an automated rehabilitation device for kinesiotherapy. By replacing the traditional mechanism, based on a shock absorber, with a screw mechanism and upgrading the traditional BLDC motor with a significantly more powerful one and integrating an Arduino- based control, the precision, efficiency and scope of tasks the device can do, have been significantly improved. Key components include an encoder, a Hall sensor and LCD for feedback. Patient data shows faster recovery times and increased therapy effectiveness. This paper compares the device’s functionality before and after modifications, showing its potential for widespread application in rehabilitation.