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
fDate :
2/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.2003.809485
