Title :
A wireless system for the objective assessment of dyskinesia
Author :
Riehle, Timothy ; Lichter, Patrick ; Konczak, Jürgen ; Anderson, Shane
Author_Institution :
Koronis Biomed. Technol. Corp., Maple Grove, MN, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, we describe a novel wireless system to facilitate the objective assessments of neurological movement disorders like dyskinesia. The ability of the prototype system to provide precise, objective biomechanical data about human motor performance has been demonstrated via controlled tests using a robotic arm. The system is designed to be used in clinical settings and will not require an extensive setup or training. The system may be used to supplement the clinical routine examinations by providing objective performance data to aid diagnosis or to monitor therapeutic success. In addition, it can be a useful tool for research on neurological movement disorders.
Keywords :
biomechanics; biomedical measurement; medical disorders; neurophysiology; wireless sensor networks; dyskinesia objective assessment; human motor performance; neurological movement disorder; objective biomechanical data; robotic arm; wireless system; Acceleration; Algorithms; Biomechanics; Biosensing Techniques; Computer Communication Networks; Computer Graphics; Computers; Dyskinesias; Equipment Design; Humans; Monitoring, Ambulatory; Movement Disorders; Optics and Photonics; Robotics;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2009. EMBC 2009. Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3296-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5335136