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ROLE OF ARQUE IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION

Palaparthi V S Phanindra Akhil– Lecturer, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

Prof. Sridhar A – Principal & HOD, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy

ABSTRACT

Objective

• To identify the importance of Arque among the physiotherapy rehabilitation

• To describe the effect of Arque by using in terms of balance components as a tool of geriatric rehabilitation.

Methodology

A Descriptive analysis on prevalence, incidence, and musculoskeletal related problems on geriatrics. Very limited studies only documented in research till now hence were are taking 5 articles. Data base includes; Google scholar, PubMed, DOJA, Research gate, Embase and Cochrane

Result

An Elite approach for using the tail other than equilibrium maintenance is to change the centre of mass of the user to off balance posture. We consider the role of the tail the improvement of equilibrium maintenance capability, in this application the force generated by swinging the tail can change user’s center of gravity position. A wearable body tracker mounted on the upper body of the user estimates the centre of gravity and accordingly actuates the tail.

Conclusion

This can help to generate full body forces depending on the point of attachment of the tail, and can be used with application such as virtual reality. One of the main benefit of the using tail to achieve such experience is the tail considered as an ungrounded system, and does not required external mounting point. The potential application of tail is to provide balance, eliminate the need of canes and walkers which envisions our future and with less weight to wear among the geriatric population.

Key Words: Artificial Tail, Biomimicry, Biomechanics, Arque