Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and bone. Development of Simulator (Jouba) for horse riding therapy and utility for the aged]

Horseback riding therapy is popularly used as one of the physiotherapy in Europe. Dr. Kimura hit upon Horseback Riding Robot, which can precisely simulate horseback motion ; as a result, he has developed and completed the Horseback Riding Robot, which can be worked by six motors. The Horseback Riding Robot, however, is very expensive. For that reason we have decided to turn over a new leaf and have developed a home machine by realizing one motor type. We proved the muscle strength trainings by use of Horse Riding Robot and a home machine, unlike a existing monotonous and boring muscle training, to be worthwhile and effective.