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Denis Mosconi
Mechanical Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos
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Melkzedekue Moreira
Mechanical Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos
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Adriano A. G. Siqueira
Center of Engineering Applied to Healthy, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos
Keywords:
OpenSim Moco, predictive simulation, optimal control, biomechanical simulations, knee rehabilitation
Abstract
The knee is a very complex joint, extremely important for the movement of the lower limbs, so the rehabilitation of its functions after trauma or stroke is essential. Flexion-extension movements are largely used in the rehabilitation exercises. In this work we used OpenSim Moco to carry out predictive simulations to study some trajectories about this type of movement, as well as determine the best one to be used in rehabilitation exercises, improving the range of motion and reducing muscular fatigue. We have successfully achieved an optimal trajectory that can be used in knee rehabilitation therapies without the need for drastic changes in exercise.
