Patent ID: 6821233
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: A61F,A61H,A63B

Abstract:
Apparatus for treadmill training of walking-disabled patients, comprising a treadmill, a relief mechanism for the patient, and a driven orthotic device, wherein a parallelogram fixed in a height-adjustable manner on the treadmill is provided for stabilizing the orthotic and preventing the patient from tipping forward, backward and sideward, the parallelogram being attached to the orthotic device; the orthotic device comprises a hip orthotic device and two leg parts, whereby two hip drives are provided for moving the hip orthotic device, and two knee drives are provided for moving the leg parts; the hip orthotic device and leg parts are adjustable, the leg parts are provided with cuffs which are adjustable in size and position; and a control unit is provided for controlling the movements of the orthotic device and controlling the speed of the treadmill.