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We describe in details the size selection of a powered wearable orthosis especially designed for managing spasticity and contractures. The device is fully portable, allowing the anatomic adaptability. The design of the device is modular to make it adaptable to different anatomies and pathologies. Proposed sizing for the forearm has 20 sizes for adults and another 20 for children. This is deemed as too many by the consultant. The consultant proposed that an acceptable number of sizes is 6 to 10 for adults. For children, the age range of targeted is proposed to be from 6 or 8 years old up (instead of from 2 years of age). The brace is adjustable to ensure dimensional adaptability according to the described dimensional characteristics. Adjustable straps and pads of brace of forearm and upper arm are constrained using Velcro straps. Wrist part uses interchangeable wrist pad with different sizes (from smallest to largest) of wrist pad.
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This work was done in the framework of research project SGS17/108/OHK4/1T/17 sponsored by Czech Technical University in Prague.
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Kutilek, P. et al. (2020). Anatomic Adaptability of Wearable Elbow Brace for Rehabilitation Applications. In: Szewczyk, R., Krejsa, J., Nowicki, M., Ostaszewska-Liżewska, A. (eds) Mechatronics 2019: Recent Advances Towards Industry 4.0. MECHATRONICS 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1044. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29993-4_51
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