Comparative Analysis of Muscle Activity and Circulatory Dynamics: A Crossover Study Using Leg Exercise Apparatus and Ergometer.

: Bedridden patients are at a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Passive devices such as elastic compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression are common. Leg exercise apparatus (LEX) is an active device designed to prevent VTE by effectively contracting the soleus muscle and is therefore expected to be effective in preventing disuse of the lower limbs.

Safety of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Protocol Using a Novel Leg Exercise Apparatus in Bedridden Patients due to Spinal Diseases.

Purpose: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a complication in patients with a spinal disease requiring bedfast for conservative therapies. We previously developed a novel leg exercise apparatus (LEX) to encourage patients to exercise their lower extremities during bed rest. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the LEX for the prevention of VTE in patients on bed rest due to spinal disease.

The voluntary driven exoskeleton Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) for postoperative training of thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: a case report.

Context: The hybrid assistive limb (HAL) is a wearable robot suit that assists in voluntary control of knee and hip joint motion by detecting bioelectric signals on the surface of the skin with high sensitivity. HAL has been reported to be effective for functional recovery in motor impairments. However, few reports have revealed the utility of HAL for patients who have undergone surgery for thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (thoracic OPLL).