DocumentCode
1171578
Title
A wearable computer for physiotherapeutic scoliosis treatment
Author
Bazzarelli, Michael ; Durdle, Nelson G. ; Lou, Edmond ; Raso, V. James
Author_Institution
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hosp., Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Volume
52
Issue
1
fYear
2003
fDate
2/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
126
Lastpage
129
Abstract
A posture monitoring system for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis using electromagnetic and accelerometer technology is discussed. Distributed processors are used to allow parallel execution of data collection. The system is carried by the patient and provides feedback to allow correction of posture during daily activities.
Keywords
accelerometers; biomechanics; computerised monitoring; diseases; medical diagnostic computing; parallel processing; patient monitoring; patient treatment; portable computers; accelerometer technology; daily activities; data collection; distributed processors; electromagnetic technology; idiopathic scoliosis; parallel execution; patient; physiotherapeutic scoliosis treatment; posture correction; posture monitoring system; wearable computer; Accelerometers; Computerized monitoring; Embedded system; Feedback; Goniometers; Medical treatment; Microcontrollers; Patient monitoring; Transmitters; Wearable computers;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9456
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIM.2003.809485
Filename
1191419
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