Abstract: Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA disorder is generally thought to have affected as many as 1 in 40 in country like USA. SMA type 2 and 3 are commonly found in Indonesia. Children who suffer from SMA disease cannot move their hands with flexion - extension and abduction - adduction orientation maximally, because the muscles in the patient cannot support the movements of the hand. In this project, an initial joint effort was conducted by SGU and Bioteknik Design, to develop an active mechanical arm support with muscular feedback. Hence, the hand mo...
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation