Design and Development of Equipment Wrist and Forearm Physical Therapeutic in Elderly Persons

Abstract

This paper describes design game and development exercise device for wrist and forearm of elder. In 2009, the number of the senior population has increased rapidly. The society has entered into an aging society. And senior population ages more than 80 years old have sickness, Organ degeneration and someone have a disability. Exercise is one of the important things that can keep the elderly have good health and reduce reliance should others. However, the senior population should not over the exercise. The design game and development of equipment for exercise wrist and forearm to the elderly person. To encourage older people to exercise more. Also, this device can apply to physical therapy for wrist and forearm of the patient. Results of goniometry, EMG and total earning score from playing games are increased due to more flexible effect to muscle after playing games. Furthermore, an extension of equipment and games will be developed for more exercise or physical therapy in other positions.