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USE OF NOD
NOD is intended to be used as a force detection
system generated by load cells or transducers with
differential output and single ended.
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RINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The device, called NOD, is a dynamometer capable
of detecting force when it is applied perpendicular
to its front surface. The detected force is transmit-
ted via Bluetooth® connection to a smartphone /
tablet where a dedicated application will allow the
display and recording of the force. Force display
and recording modes depend on clinical applica-
tions. The device has been developed to be
hand-held by an operator.
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LINICAL APPLICATIONS
NOD is a non-invasive clinical device for the evalu-
ation and treatment of patients with neuromuscular
problems characterized by muscular hyposthenia
and / or musculoskeletal pain. The device is in-
tended to come into contact with the patient only
temporarily and at an epidermal level on intact and
healthy skin. Three different clinical applications of
the device are possible. Patients should be properly
informed about the purposes and modalities of clin-
ical applications and these should be conducted un-
der the supervision of a physiotherapist or a physi-
cian.
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IOFEEDBACK
This function provides real-time feedback of the
force produced during a muscle contraction. This
function can be used to train muscles in all regions
of the body including the cranio-cervical flexor
muscles. The operator before performing the test,
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