Development of assistive device for hip abductor adductor for neurological and spinal cord injury people

Mohd Sufi, Muhammad Syakir (2022) Development of assistive device for hip abductor adductor for neurological and spinal cord injury people. Project Report. Melaka, Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Paraplegia is a paralysis that impairs the bottom half of the body's ability to move. It is when a disease or accident affects the section of the nerves system that regulates the patient's lower body. This condition is caused by brain and spinal cord injuries by accidents, falls from great heights, sports, and other factors. The level of disability or paralysis depends on the stage of spinal cord injury, with this study focusing on patients who had injuries at levels L1 to L5, which affects the hips and groin area, as well as the lower abdominal muscles and thigh flexion. Most of these patients require assistance from carers to perform basic activities. Reported as well that the assistive device (AD) able to improve and assist patients in activity daily life (ADL). However, current AD products on the local market and in rehabilitation centres do not reach user’s independency. The patients still necessitate assistance either from physiotherapist or carers to transfer from wheelchair to device or vice versa, as well to abduct and adduct their bodies. Hence, the aim of the project is to improve the existing assistive device and develop an assistive device mechanism that will aid patients in transferring from a wheelchair to an existing device or vice versa and abduct and adduct with minimal help to no help from others. This includes more economical and ergonomically suit the needs and necessity of patients, movable and detachable ability of device. Anthropometry measurements, questionnaires, interviews, and design requirements were all employed in the development of this assistive device as part of the methodology used in this study. The effort also includes therapists and patients testing and validating the results. Manual muscle testing (MMT), and Electromyography (EMG) were utilised to establish the reliability and usefulness of this assistive equipment. This newly developed assistive device is intended for use by Malaysian SCI patients. This study proved to help the patients with rehabilitation and everyday tasks, as well as enhance their overall quality of life

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