Title :
The influence of hip joint stiffness on crutch supported paraplegic standing-a modelling study
Author :
Van der Spek, J.H. ; Veltink, P.H. ; Hermens, H.J.
Author_Institution :
BMTI, Twente Univ., Enschede, Netherlands
Abstract :
In this study, the use of hip joint stiffness to control crutch supported paraplegic stance was investigated. A model was made and simulations were performed. Currently experiments are performed to validate the modelling results
Keywords :
biocontrol; biomechanics; dynamic response; mechanoception; patient rehabilitation; physiological models; torque; 2D 2-link segment model; balance; crutch supported paraplegic standing; dynamic response; equilibrium postures; hip joint stiffness influence; hip torque disturbance; massless link; modelling; posture stability; stance control; Damping; Foot; Hip; Performance analysis; Pulse shaping methods; Research and development; Shoulder; Signal analysis; Springs; Torque;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.802638
