NEW METHODS FOR MUSCLE REHABILITATION

CHENGDU, NOVEMBER 12 /SRNA/ - Robots that help patients walk again, regain mobility in their arms and legs, and strengthen their muscles through the use of artificial intelligence and cutting-edge medical technologies are part of a new generation of rehabilitation being developed at the DIH International Clinical Research Center for Rehabilitation in the Chinese city of Chengdu.

At the center, various robotic systems and intelligent rehabilitation devices assist people with limited mobility, neurological impairments, muscle weakness, and injury-related effects, enabling them to gradually regain lost motor functions through controlled, repetitive exercises.

Robotic systems are designed to rehabilitate various parts of the body, from the arms and hands to the legs, and are particularly important in helping patients regain the ability to walk, maintain balance, and coordinate their movements.

The use of sensors, digital systems and artificial intelligence makes it possible to monitor patients' movements, adapt exercises to their individual abilities and analyse their progress throughout the rehabilitation process.

Robotic systems that help patients retrain their walking ability, as well as devices that support the arms and hands while performing movements, are of particular importance. These are particularly beneficial for people who have lost some of their motor functions as a result of a stroke or other neurological disorders.

The center was established under Sichuan Zengcheng DIH Technology, a company founded in Chengdu in 2019 that specializes in developing and implementing integrated solutions in the fields of smart healthcare and intelligent rehabilitation.

As a national high-tech enterprise, the company brings together experts in the field of rehabilitation and relies on the internationally advanced HAI4M system, which integrates achievements in brain science, sports biomechanics, quantitative rehabilitation, and artificial intelligence.

The research center covers an area of approximately 3,000 square metres and is the first of its kind in China to bring together digital and intelligent clinical diagnosis and treatment, scientific research, and professional training under one roof.

Chengdu is seeking to expand the use of medical robots in healthcare and elderly care. In March 2025, the city authorities unveiled a plan to introduce 22 types of robots in hospitals and elderly care facilities, where they would be used for rehabilitation, patient care, medical assistance and everyday activities.

Journalists who travelled to China as part of a program organised by the China International Press Communication Center /CIPCC/ including a journalist from the Media System of Republika Srpska, also had the opportunity to visit the International Clinical Research Center for Rehabilitation.