Balance rehabilitation system HIROB

robotic

The hirob rehabilitation robot enables unique movement therapy for the improvement of trunk control and stability in patients with neurological deficits. The hirob simulates the path of motion as it would result from a horse’s walking movement and thus enables automated hippotherapy to be conducted. During the full duration of therapy, the patient must actively react to the robot’s movements. As a result, trunk stability and balance are improved. A Class IIa medical device in compliance with Council Directive 93/42/EEC. Effects Therapy involving the hirob produces: – increased activity of the trunk and back muscles – enhanced selective pelvis movement – improved ability to maintain a straight pelvis and upper body posture – improved trunk stability – improved static and dynamic balance This can be achieved by the dynamic, three-dimensional movement of the robot and the device’s seat which is shaped like a natural horse’s back. Movement individualization During the full duration of therapy, the patient must actively react to the robot’s movements. Additionally, therapy may be supplemented, e.g. by the therapist throwing a ball for the patient to catch, the patient reaching for a hoop or stretching exercises involving a therapy stick. Individual movement patterns for various pathologies or therapy phases may be provided upon request in order to further increase the therapy’s efficiency for the patient. In addition to the movement profile, the intensity and speed of the movement may be adjusted continuously to the patient’s pathology, convalescent stage or condition on a particular day.