METHOD FOR REDUCING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY, FOR INITIATING ACTIVITY, AND RESPECTIVE DEVICE

摘要

The problem of inactivity can occur at any area of our lives. Inactive periods can originate from being at hospital, rehabilitation, from physical condition, even during daily routine, or at leisure time. Several medical research discuses the irreparable harm of regular inactivity. The method and respective device according to the invention urges the person from harmful inactivity to activity, by signaling and measuring device, or by flexible displacing device. The signaling and measuring device or the flexible displacing device are coupled onto objects used in our daily life, thus activity can happen in our daily routine, at places where we at regularly. Activity happens by applying muscle force with controlled size, length of time and number of repetitions. Signaling and measuring device or flexible displacing device according to the method are coupled to other objects, such as bed or table. Signal initiates activity, sensors measure the engagement of proper muscle force and the signal is turned off accordingly. Similarly, flexible displacing device coupled to other objects is used to displace the inactive person in a controlled manner, by applying flexible force with controlled size over controlled length of time in retainable, stoppable form. The method and respective devices can be implemented at many possible circumstances, for example in healthcare institutions.