Robotic rehabilitation

The use of robotic systems in rehabilitation in contemporary medicine, respectively. physiotherapy is growing dynamically. There are several reasons. The decreasing costs of the acquisition of devices, the possibility of precise, sophisticated therapy throughout the treatment process, the technical development of suitable devices, the interest of the outpatient sector and, last but not least, the savings of the operating staff.

The book provides a comprehensive yet relatively concise overview of current experience from the perspective of rehabilitation institute and clinical hospital staff, introduces the reader to current technical knowledge and attempts to evaluate the prospects for development. The author team consists of physicians, physiotherapists and technicians, academic field doctors.