 The locally produced ‘Arm Booster’ is 10 times cheaper and can be used to rehabilitate stroke patients in remote areas, says professorThammasat University has developed a device to help stroke patients restore strength in their arms at a price that is 10 times lower than the imported ones.
The product, called the “Arm Booster”, was developed by Thammasat’s Centre of Excellence in Creative Engineering Design and Development (CED2). The innovation won a gold medal in technology at the i-CREATe 2022 (International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology) in Hong Kong. CED2 chief Assoc Prof Dr Banyong Rungruangduayboon said the Arm Booster costs about 400,000 baht compared to the imported versions that can cost up to 4 million baht. According to Banyong, the CED2 Arm Booster allows stroke patients to develop muscle strength in both arms, not just the arm that is weakened by the stroke. The machine works on the principle of the patient using the stronger arm to help the weak one regain strength. The machine is installed with a monitor and games to keep the patients entertained so they exercise longer. Both handles have sensors to measure pressure from both hands, and this data is sent to the machine to process and report the results and progress of the exercise on the display screen. Banyong said the Arm Booster will benefit Thailand as it is transforming into a super-aged society. He said on average, Thailand sees some 250,000 stroke patients per year and many of them end up with paralysed arms. Hence, he said, he wanted to see more Arm Booster machines installed in tambon hospitals nationwide, so fewer people are paralysed. https://www.nationthailand.com/health-wellness/40042617
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