| abstract |
An orthosis device for a subject includes a main housing assembly configured to be worn on an upper extremity of the subject, and a body part interface assembly configured to be secured to the portion of the upper extremity and induce, as actuated by a motor mechanism, flexion and extension motion of the secured body part. A flexible intermediate member is interposed between the main housing assembly and the body part interface assembly, and is configured to flex or extend responsive to actuation by the motor mechanism to cause the body part interface assembly to flex or extend the secured body part. |