Dynamic Splint-Like Hand Orthosis for Finger Rehabilitation

Dynamic Splint-Like Hand Orthosis for Finger Rehabilitation [Pg.443]

Federico Carpi, Andrea Mannini and Danilo De Rossi [Pg.443]

Interdeparlmental Research Centre E. Piaggio , School of Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy [Pg.443]

This chapter presents preliminary investigations on the use of dielectric elastomer actuators as active eomponents of a specific type of orthotic systems, known as hand splints , used for finger or hand rehabilitation. [Pg.443]

In general, an orthotic system is a stmcture applied externally to a part of the body, in order to either correct deformity, improve function or relieve symptoms of a disease. Accordingly, an orthotic system provides a means to support, assist or restore neuromuscular functionalities of a body part. [Pg.443]

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