Development of Measuring and Training System by Using Electric Dynamometer for Old Age People

Abstract

New measuring and training method of muscle power for senior age, that utilizes small 'electric generator' instead of 'spring force', is described in this paper. Our study clarifies that this method can measure not only the muscle power, but also the reflection time and the muscle strength without any physical stress on senior aged subject. Meanwhile, another advantage of employing electric generator is that generator can electrically produce regeneration resistance as the load for rehabilitation. This paper also describes whether the developed system can be applied for physical training. With a view of physiotherapist, various investigations were executed. The evidences show the efficiency of the developed training method and the developed system.