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Michaël, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, used his own experiences to collaborate with his team to develop an innovative calf stretching device. This device, equipped with CubeMars motors, provides a more convenient rehabilitation treatment option for patients with neuromuscular diseases.
Due to the effects of muscular dystrophy, Michaël has needed to perform calf stretches regularly since childhood to alleviate muscle tightness and stiffness. Although stretching therapy is effective, it often requires the assistance of family members or therapists, making the process time-consuming and inflexible.
“As a child, my parents often helped me with the stretching exercises. But, with four children to care for, they sometimes forgot,” Michaël recalls. This experience motivated him to design a device in his university graduation project that would allow patients to complete their stretches independently, aiming to reduce the burden on both patients and caregivers while improving treatment efficiency.
This device incorporates CubeMars motors to ensure precise motion control and ample power support:
· High-Performance Motors: The device utilizes CubeMars motors to deliver stable and powerful motion, effectively aiding patients in stretching and relieving muscle stiffness.
· Smart Control: The device features an integrated smart module that can automatically adjust the stretch intensity and angle, providing personalized therapy based on the patient's specific needs.
The design enables patients to perform the treatment without external assistance. With simple operation, patients can initiate the stretching program, making the process both safe and efficient.
Physical therapists customize the device’s initial settings, including stretch intensity, duration, and frequency, based on the patient's muscle condition and treatment needs.
Patients simply secure their calf and activate the device, allowing them to complete the treatment autonomously.
After each use, the device records treatment data, which is shared with physical therapists to adjust the patient's ongoing treatment plan.
The device’s design greatly enhances patient independence and reduces the workload for both family members and therapists. Physical therapists have stated that the device significantly improves the patient’s ability to perform stretching exercises with greater ease and precision, thereby optimizing the overall rehabilitation process.
Michaël shares, “With this device, I can more easily complete my daily stretches, while also reducing my dependence on others.”