Design and Fabrication of Fpecific Fitness Stepper for The Elder User

• Main Authors: Ming-Lun Laio, 廖明倫
• Other Authors: Han-Tai Fan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/36620751075391242807

碩士 === 南開科技大學 === 福祉科技與服務管理所 === 98 === This step machine was specifically designed for the elderly who suffered from symptoms of advanced knee osteoarthritis with joint movement difficulties and leg muscle weakness. We built a special step machine which strengthens leg muscles via climbing exercise while requiring minimal range of knee motion hence improving the recovery of knee joint movement with comfort. The structure of this step machine uses the footboard which forces on the gear to the unidirectional bearing and the connecting rod, and finally leads to the wheel revolution. The movement data are monitored by torsion and revolution sensory devices, and such data will then be processed by the microprocessor system, and then output on the LCD. The patient can obtain the condition of the movement information and the physical ability from a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) touch panel, so that he or she can manage for the optimal advantages from the exercise.