Description
Portable ankle ergometer with no muscle compensation
B.O.T.T.E : (Boot Design, Open Chain, Three Dimensions,Transportable Ergometer)
Benefits :
- Returns the real value of the force developed in the ankle, the patient cannot take support on other parts of his body or engage other muscles to increase power output.
- (values are overestimated by 40% with other ergometers)
- We only mesure the strength of the plantar flexor muscles.
- The measurement may be done in the supine or sitting position.
- Allows a early assessment of the patient's ability to be mobilized ==> more rapid mobilization of the patient.
- Can be used to motivate and rehabilitate the patient through the use of playful force feedback on a screen which allows a performance gain for the patient by 20%
- Portable
- Reduced cost compared to other ergometers.