US 8,911,327 B1 · Rehabilitation device and method

Abstract

A device for joint rehabilitation after injury or surgery and a method of use are described and taught. The device automatically senses and manipulates performance parameters to optimize the rehabilitation process in response to user performance. In particular, device sets the pedal throw and other variables automatically to be in an optimum range for the patient based on the respective patient data. A motor resistance unit allows for the user to experience variable resistances while using the device. This not only increases the patient's range of motion but also strengthens and increases muscle tone. In order to use the device, the patient or user simply inputs preliminary parameters and the on-board computer then calculates a rehabilitation plan, and monitors patient performance and adapts to changes. The central data server permit central storage of all data associated with usage of the rehab devices and is fully HIPPA compliant.

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Dependent claims

A method comprising:

monitoring, using a microprocessor, sensor data generated by a rehabilitation device during a first evaluation period, the sensor data being generated in response to user-driven motion of pedals of the rehabilitation device, wherein the pedals define a pedal diameter of the rehabilitation device;
computing a first parameter from the sensor data monitored during the first evaluation period;
determining whether the first parameter satisfies a threshold condition;
and
in response to determining that the first parameter satisfies the threshold condition, causing the pedal diameter to increase.

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