Title :
Reaching toward quantitative metrics of spasticity
Author :
Krasner, A. ; Wininger, M. ; Kim, N.H. ; Craelius, W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Rutgers Univ., Piscataway, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We developed a platform for quantifying movement smoothnes relating to spasticity: the Transient Accelerative Measurement Interface (TAMI). Repetitive elbow flexions of controls and persons with stroke or cerebral palsy were recorded, while their arms were supported in a manipulandum. Results showed that: (1) impairments related to spasticity can be quantified using phase plane analysis and (2) TAMI may offer clinical benefits by delivering targeted therapies to clients subjects in a real-time format, with simple metrics that can be easily interpreted.
Keywords :
biomechanics; biomedical equipment; bone; diseases; motion measurement; neurophysiology; patient monitoring; cerebral palsy; impairments; manipulandum; movement smoothnes; phase plane analysis; quantitative metrics; real-time format; repetitive elbow flexions; spasticity; stroke; targeted therapies; transient accelerative measurement interface; Acceleration; Angular velocity; Elbow; Flexible printed circuits; Instruments; Medical treatment;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2011 IEEE 37th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-827-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2011.5778569
