Title :
A new rehabilitation training system for postural balance control using virtual reality technology
Author :
Nam Gyun Kim ; Jae Joong Im
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Bionics, Chonbuk Nat. Univ., Chonju
fDate :
12/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new rehabilitation training system, designated as a virtual cycling system, was developed to improve postural balance control by combining virtual reality (VR) technology with a bicycle. Several parameters including path deviation, path deviation velocity, cycling time, and head movement were extracted and evaluated to quantify the extent of control. The system was effective as a training device and, in addition, the technology might have a wider applicability to the rehabilitation field
Keywords :
biocontrol; biomechanics; computer based training; medical computing; patient rehabilitation; virtual reality; bicycle; postural balance control; rehabilitation training system; virtual cycling; virtual reality technology; Bicycles; Control systems; Image converters; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic heads; Space technology; Transmitters; Velocity control; Virtual reality; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
