The technological leap forward in the field of rehabilitation has led today to the use of robotic exoskeletons or futuristic treadmills. The growing importance of robotic rehabilitation is one of the central themes of the 52nd congress of Simferthe Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicinefrom 6 to 9 October Padua: ‘Rehabilitation science and commitment in the territory for a new ethics of rehabilitation’. “This event represents an important opportunity for professionals in the sector to explore the technological innovations that are transforming the landscape of rehabilitation medicine – he explains to Adnkronos Salute Andrea Bernettivice president of Simfer – Robotic rehabilitation is revolutionizing the treatment of patients suffering from disabling pathologies of neurological origin and beyond. In fact, robotic technologies offer the possibility of carrying out repetitive and personalized exercises with a high degree of precision, allowing a significant improvement in rehabilitation outcomes.”
“Robotic rehabilitation also has the ability to provide real-time feedback to both patients and doctors. This allows progress to be monitored with greater accuracy and immediate changes to be made to therapeutic programs – underlines Bernetti – Integration will be discussed at the congress of advanced robotic technologies, such as exoskeletons and robotic treadmillswhich help in the relearning of motor patterns and neuromuscular stimulation. Studies and clinical cases will be presented which demonstrate how these solutions have facilitated not only functional recovery, but also the increase in patient motivation, a crucial factor in therapeutic success.”
“It will also be essential to analyze current and future challenges, such as the need to increase accessibility to these technologies and ensure adequate training for medical and healthcare personnel. Furthermore, the ethical and logistical implications in the diffusion of robotic therapies in contexts different, from urban clinics to the most remote ones”, highlights the vice president.
In a document Simfer dedicated precisely to assisted rehabilitation with robots and electromechanical devices, the experts underline that there is “a general agreement among the international guidelines for the rehabilitation of patients with cerebral stroke outcomes that robotic therapy of the upper limb can be useful, to internal to the patient’s individual rehabilitation program, in promoting the recovery of activities related to the upper limb”.
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