Flexi-Heal: Development of a Portable IoT-Based Elbow Rehabilitation Device for Home Therapy
Keywords:
Elbow Rehabilitation, Stroke Recovery, IoT Medical Device, Home-based Therapy, Portable Rehabilitation DeviceAbstract
Stroke commonly results in long-term upper-limb impairment, particularly limited elbow mobility, requiring continuous rehabilitation. However, existing rehabilitation devices are often costly, clinic-based, and inaccessible for regular home use. This study aims to develop a portable, low-cost elbow rehabilitation solution to support home-based therapy. Flexi-Heal is an IoT-enabled device that uses an ESP32 microcontroller and a servo motor to provide controlled elbow flexion with adjustable angles and repetitions, monitored via the Blynk mobile application. The system promotes independent rehabilitation, improves therapy accessibility, and reduces reliance on frequent clinic visits. Overall, Flexi-Heal demonstrates strong potential as an affordable and practical home rehabilitation device.
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