Advanced Robotic Device for Physiotherapy in Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Advanced Robotic Device for Physiotherapy:  An advanced Robot introduced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will encourage physical and neurological therapy patients regain their independence.

Dubai: An advanced robotic device equipped with augmented reality will now teach patients with physical and neurological injuries to walk in much less time as compared to conventional physiotherapy approaches.

The device, to be made available to all patients at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)- run Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre (DPRC), will help patients recover mobility and independence by adopting new techniques.

His Excellency, Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Dubai Health Authority, highlighted the importance of procuring the latest technology in healthcare to improve patient outcomes.

Dr Amal Al Shamlan, Director of DPRC, said: “The device is an excellent addition to our facility. It will enhance the progress of gait training for our patients of all ages with physical and neurological limitations. More than 75 patients at the centre will immediately benefit from the introduction of this device. Of these several are children.”

Al Shamlan said the robotic-assisted device allows patients to regain their ability to walk in less time when compared to conventional therapy approaches and is the only device that offers the unique feature of realistically simulating climbing stairs and can be operated by one therapist only.

The device stimulates the action of walking and climbing stairs and patients can decide the amount of assistance they need with one touch. They can increase or decrease the amount of assistance needed as per their condition and progress.

The device has an augmented reality feature so that patients can select forest or beach trails while performing their physiotherapy sessions. It also has interactive games so that children enjoy their physiotherapy.

Al Shamlan said the introduction of this device is aimed at helping patients recover mobility and their independency in daily living - News update by Physiotherapy Jobs Portal (www.physiotherapyjobs.co.in) for Information purpose.

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News Sources:

1. http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/advanced-robotic-device-for-physiotherapy-1.1629200

2. http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/robot-for-dubai-patient-to-regain-ability-to-walk-2015-11-30-1.612404

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