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W T Ang¹, U-X Tan, H G Tan

¹Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. wtang@ntu.edu.sg

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|January 2, 2009

Summary

This study introduces Pro.Balance, a portable and affordable balance trainer designed to make rehabilitation accessible. It offers adjustable difficulty and real-time feedback for effective postural control training.

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Engineering
Biomechanics
Medical Device Design

Background:

Balance is crucial for daily activities and is maintained by proprioception, vision, and the vestibular system.
Impairments in these systems, often due to injury or neurological conditions like stroke, necessitate effective rehabilitation.
Current balance training devices are either prohibitively expensive or offer limited functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, portable, and cost-effective balance trainer, Pro.Balance, to broaden access to rehabilitation.
To incorporate essential features identified by clinical professionals for effective postural control training.
To address the limitations of existing high-end and basic balance training equipment.

Main Methods:

A multidisciplinary approach involving therapists (Singapore General Hospital) and engineers (Nanyang Technological University).
Development of a prototype incorporating a 'wish list' of essential features for balance training.
Utilized adjustable springs to control supporting moments, thereby varying difficulty levels.

Main Results:

The Pro.Balance device was successfully designed, prototyped, and commercialized.
The trainer features a compact design with adjustable difficulty levels, directional control, patient performance storage, and real-time visual feedback.
Spring-based mechanisms allow for precise and varied difficulty adjustments.

Conclusions:

The Pro.Balance offers a versatile and accessible solution for balance rehabilitation, overcoming the limitations of existing devices.
Its portable and cost-effective nature facilitates wider application in diverse clinical and home settings.
The device's features support comprehensive postural control training for patients with balance deficits.