Table 2.
Main features of the silicone rubber SPAs.
| Field of application | Dimensions, b × h × s (mm3) | Type of deformation | Maximum deformation (mm) | P max (bar) | F max (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brace for scoliosis | 80 × 80 × 10 | Monolateral | 40 | 0.6 | 100 |
| Grasper | 60 × 40 × 10 | Symmetrical | 14 | 0.8 | 90 |
| Massage device | 44 × 36 × 9∗ 104 × 123 × 9∗∗ |
Monolateral | 10 | 1 | 30 |
| Brace for unloading the spine | 128 × 88 × 6∗∗∗ | Symmetrical | 20 | 0.5 | 800 |
∗Dimension of the single-channel SPA; ∗∗dimension of the multichannel SPA; ∗∗∗external radius × internal radius × thickness.