illustration the principles of ATs designed for mobility, ambulation & positioning

1. Title: ASSISTIVETECHNOLOGY FOR
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Prepared by: Suad Ghaben Date: 00032020

2. Contents ..
• Overview of the foundation theories for sensory-motor rehabilitation.
• Overview of the Human Activity AssistiveTechnology Model “HAAT”, and the
Rehabilitation model.
• PhysicalTherapy Management in Assistive technologies: ,,,,,
• Overview of Assistive technologies designed for mobility: principles of design,
criteria of prescription, andThe Best Practice Guideline from PT perspective.
• Walking aids: cane, crutches and walker
• Wheelchair: types, design, measurements, seating principles Fitting, and custom training
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Overview of different types of Assistive technologies designed for positioning (Seating
technologies, and orthotics)
• Overview of Assistive technologies designed for environmental interaction.
• Overview of Assistive technologies designed for augmentation and alternative
communication.
• Overview of Assistive technologies designed for education.
• The socioeconomic aspects of AT .
• Standardization within AT field, and service delivery of AT,
• How to Establish new track related to “rehab tech” in physiotherapy practice
• Professionalism and ethical standards in AssistiveTechnologies

4. Overview of ATs designed for mobility
and positioning ,,,
❑ Walking aids: cane, crutches and walker
❑ Wheelchair: types, design,
measurements, seating principles Fitting,
and custom training
❑ Overview of different types of Assistive
technologies designed for positioning
(Seating technologies, and orthotics)
❑ Rehabilitation Robotics

5. Walking aids,,
❑ Walking aids:
❑ Cane
❑ crutches
❑ Walker .
❑ Conventionally used to enhance balance
and enhance weight bearing.

6. Cane..

7. Smart stick!!
Sensors used in smart stick (cane) for blind people to avoid
obstacle
• Temperature Sensor -Temperature is one of the most
commonly measured environmental quantity for different
reasons.
• IR Sensor
• Ultrasonic Sensor
• Touch Sensor -switches that are activated by the touch.
• Proximity Sensors-

8. AVirtual Blind Cane Using a Line Laser-BasedVision System and an
Inertial Measurement Unit..

9. Crutches,,
i WALK- Hands Free Crutch ..

10. Crutches,,
A KNEE-T CRUTCH ON WHEELS

11. Exoskel Crutch .. By: Justin Pfeiffer

12. The C Brace …

13. The Walker…

14. The Walker …

15. Environmental
Interface
Processor
Activity Output
HAI

16. Thank You
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