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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2001
Alexander G. Solomon, Mississauga, CA;
Jeffrey J. Culhane, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Daniel E. C. Cotterell, Ajax, CA;
OrthoRehab, Inc., Lowell, MA (US);
Abstract
A control system is adapted for use In association with a therapeutic motion and splinting device. The therapeutic device has at least one component that is monitored. The system comprises the steps of defining the range of motion, defining the maximum reverse on load, monitoring the reverse on load and moving the device through its range of motion. A first and second maximum limit of range of motion in a first and second direction are respectively defined. A maximum reverse on load is defined and is monitored whereby the deformation of the at least one component is monitored and the load created is interpreted. The device is cycled between a first and second position defined by one of the first maximum limit and the maximum reverse on load and one of the second maximum limit and the maximum reverse on load respectively.