Lower Limb Rehabilitation System After Stroke And Spinal Cord Injury

Abstract

troke is Classified as the third cause of death in the world, as every four minutes a person is infected with stroke in the world .The treatment of patients with stroke by giving him a Anti blood clotting to prevent the occurrence of stroke again , Where a high percentage of physical therapy in the treatment of patients , Where the ratio is about 80 % . The walking stage is the most important stage of physiotherapy of the lower limbs in cases of paralysis resulting from stroke or spinal cord injuries resulting from several factors such as traffic accidents or incidents falling , As the lower limbs is one of the most important organs in the human body because they help him to do everyday tasks , walking and training Help the muscles to stimulate the nerve centers in the lower limbs . From here show the importance of system rehabilitation of lower limbs after injury, stroke and spinal cord injuries . From here show the importance of lower limb rehabilitation system after stroke and spinal cord injury post-stroke and spinal cord injuries, Which is based on maintaining the balance of the patient and assist in the process of walking and to reduce the weight of his body so he Able to walk on his feet , and move easily Because the patient has Paraplegic or total paralysis., It also helps the therapist during the treatment process, as it eases the burden of carrying the weight of the patient during the lift and hold it and help him walk. Rehabilitation system is divided into two parts : the first – "a walking Treadmill" , the second "Body weight support (BWS)", where the system helps the patient to walk easily and safely , And generate a sense of relief to the patient. The system is also equipped with instruments that medical help in improving the level of treatment planning, such as a muscle "EMG" and a stimulating muscles in the idle state (inability to move) , and heart rate , which helps in monitoring the condition of the patient during the process of walking.