Title :
A Suite of Computer-Assisted Techniques for Assessing Upper-Extremity Motor Impairments
Author :
Feng, X. ; Johnson, M.J. ; Johnson, L.M. ; Winters, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Marquette Univ., Milwaukee, WI
fDate :
6/27/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents the design and implementation of a suite of computer-assisted rehabilitation platform techniques that are intended especially for individuals with upper-extremity motor impairments. It utilizes force-reflecting and other devices to provide interactive upper limb assessment and therapy. It includes a rich menu of user-centered performance assessment capabilities, and includes support for telerehabilitation links, for protocol design, and for data analysis. Preliminary results of its use as a research tool for several projects are presented and discussed
Keywords :
biomechanics; medical computing; patient rehabilitation; computer-assisted rehabilitation; computer-assisted techniques; force-reflecting devices; interactive upper limb assessment; protocol design; telerehabilitation; therapy; upper-extremity motor impairments; user-centered performance assessment; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical measurements; Couplings; Current measurement; Extremities; Force measurement; Instruments; Medical treatment; Protocols; Velocity measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2005. IEEE-EMBS 2005. 27th Annual International Conference of the
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8741-4
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2005.1616083
