URI SOČA: Rehabilitation Robotics with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrej Olenšek

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Rehabilitation robotics is emerging as a promising tool in rehabilitation to support the physically demanding manual physiotherapy, which is the predominant approach in movement rehabilitation. These devices are used for various medical conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders. They offer numerous benefits: reducing the burden on therapists, increasing the intensity of therapy, improving user motivation and engagement through engaging interactive solutions, and enhancing access to rehabilitation services.

A key feature of rehabilitation robots is providing consistent, repetitive, and controlled movements, which are crucial for movement rehabilitation. They can guide the user through movements, offer assistance or resistance during movements, and provide an objective assessment of movements, enabling tracking of progress throughout the rehabilitation process. This allows the rehabilitation program to be somewhat tailored to the needs of each individual.