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Prosthetic and orthotic systems usable for rehabilitation

  • US 20060173552A1
  • Filed: 02/02/2006
  • Published: 08/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for rehabilitation comprising:

  • providing a patient with a rehabilitation device that is attachable to a limb of the patient and that comprises an actively actuatable joint assembly;

    selecting a first power level of the rehabilitation device, wherein the first power level is less than a maximum level of the rehabilitation device such that the patient when moving is partially assisted by the rehabilitation device while using his or her own muscles; and

    selecting, after a length of time, a second power level of the rehabilitation device, wherein the second power level is higher than the first power level and at least partially replaces muscle function of the patient, when moving, compared to the first power level.

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