THE USE OF AN EXOSKELETON IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH MOTOR FUNCTION DISORDERS

Аннотация

Exoskeletons are one of the promising technologies used in rehabilitation medicine aimed at restoring lost motor functions in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The article discusses the design features of active and passive exoskeletons, the principles of their operation, as well as the scope of application in medical practice, industry and the military. Special attention is paid to modern models of exoskeletons developed by both foreign companies (ReWalk, HAL, eLEGS, Titan Arm, WREX, etc.) and domestic manufacturers, in particular, MBionics (Kazakhstan). The Kazakhstan exoskeleton was tested based on the «Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine» of Astana Medical University. The study noted such effects as an increase in the psychoemotional state of patients, motivation to study, but there is no significant decrease in the severity of paresis. The safety of the device has been confirmed: no cases of injury, complications or deterioration have been recorded.