Case Study: Lower Limb Load Measurement System - Shibata Rehabilitation Hospital

We would like to introduce a case study of "Shibata Rehabilitation Hospital," which provides seamless medical and nursing care services from the recovery phase to the chronic phase.

Patients can walk at their own pace, and both walking speed and distance during training have increased! We have received detailed comments on the benefits of the introduction, such as reduced fatigue after training. This measuring device is ideal for when you want to know the weight bearing or load during rehabilitation. It visualizes the load and significantly improves the quality of rehabilitation! If you are interested in the lower limb load meter "Sokumaru," please take a look!

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● Step-by-step load measurement is possible With sensors built into one foot, measurements can be taken in real-time, step by step. The measured data is sent to a dedicated app in real-time. ● Load reduction instructions and weight range specifications are possible By simply pressing the buttons for "1/3, 1/2, 2/3, full load," you can easily set load reduction instructions. The target load can be specified within upper and lower limits, allowing for a gradual step-up in daily rehabilitation. (Example) Day 1: 15–30kg Day 2: 18–30kg Day 3: 20–30kg ● Visual and auditory feedback When the set load weight is exceeded, the color of the scale on the screen changes, making it easy for patients to understand. Notifications via a buzzer are also provided, allowing rehabilitation to be conducted relying solely on sound. ● User registration and output of measurement results Patients' names and weights can be registered, and by selecting the registered patient on the screen, there is no need to reset the settings each time. Measurement results can be output as an Excel file, allowing for accurate evaluations. 【Main target cases】 Lower limb fractures (such as femur or tibia), hemiplegia due to stroke, artificial knee joints, etc.