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A System Utilizing Metal Hydride Actuators to Achieve Passive Motion of Toe Joints for Prevention of Pressure Ulcers : A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Ino, Shuichi
Izumi, Takashi
Sato, Mitsuru
Hosono, Minako
Yamashita, Kazuhiko
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper describes the influence of human toe movement on blood flow and the design of a toe joint passive motion system for preventing pressure ulcers.
First, we measured lower extremity blood flow in the foot during active and passive motion of the toe to facilitate the design of new rehabilitation equipment.
Also, the flexion and extension angles and the force of the toe joints were measured to determine appropriate specifications for the system.
Increases in blood flow were observed at the external malleolus during movement.
Flexion and extension angles and the force of the toe joints were found to differ significantly among participants.
It is shown that a toe joint passive motion system can be effective in preventing pressure ulcers.
On the basis of these results, a device using alloys of metal hydride (MH) as an actuator that is suitable for the system to initiate toe motion, was developed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hosono, Minako& Ino, Shuichi& Sato, Mitsuru& Yamashita, Kazuhiko& Izumi, Takashi. 2012. A System Utilizing Metal Hydride Actuators to Achieve Passive Motion of Toe Joints for Prevention of Pressure Ulcers : A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hosono, Minako…[et al.]. A System Utilizing Metal Hydride Actuators to Achieve Passive Motion of Toe Joints for Prevention of Pressure Ulcers : A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hosono, Minako& Ino, Shuichi& Sato, Mitsuru& Yamashita, Kazuhiko& Izumi, Takashi. A System Utilizing Metal Hydride Actuators to Achieve Passive Motion of Toe Joints for Prevention of Pressure Ulcers : A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479990