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Invention information


CategoryN - Medicine and biotechnology / Medycyna i biotechnologia

Title of invention
 WEIGHT-BEARING INSOLE - FEEDBACK FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF REHABILITATION
Invention discription
 The invention is related to medical equipment used by orthopedic patients in early post-surgery phases. It serves as feedback to the patient about the optimal weight-bearing of the operated leg. The invention uses audio and visual signals and vibrations. The innovative part is the vibration which also has a therapeutic role. Invention advantages: -feedback system to control weight-bearing in the most sensitive rehabilitation phase after a leg surgery -consists of an insole with pressure sensors and an indicator attached to shoes -used in hospital conditions and at home -motivates the patient to manage their condition as best as possible -real time feedback with audio and visual signals and vibrations -signaling method can be selected -innovative vibration which lasts as long as the optimal weight-bearing and thus influences proprioception and leads to faster rehabilitation -easy to use -patients of all ages can understand how to use it
PatentP20151407
Patent Application
Date of Patent Application

Owner of the Invention

Name of company / organization / institution / individual
English:Ivana Palcic
InventorsFirst Name, Last Name, Academic degree
Ivana Palcic,