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Carmine Sementa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • design and validation of a motion tracking system for rom measurements in Home Rehabilitation
    Measurement, 2014
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Maria Riccio, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    Abstract This work deals with the design, implementation and experimental validation of a Home Rehabilitation system capable of bringing a real-time 3D reconstruction of human posture to the therapist’s desk. The system has been validated against two commercial systems, capable of providing joint angle measurements and commonly used in Rehabilitation gyms, which are used profitably to assist clinics in limb motor dysfunction treatment. Early experimental results promise to provide measurements accurate enough to complement the subjective therapist’s perception with objective observations, leading to quantitative evaluation.

  • A wireless-based Home Rehabilitation system for monitoring 3D movements
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    This paper deals with a Home Rehabilitation system, based on wireless motion sensors, for assisting therapists in assessing recovery of patients with motor dysfunctions. Measurements in Home Rehabilitation may complement the subjective perception of therapist with objective observations that lead to quantitative evaluation. The goal of this work is to discuss design and implementation of a complete system capable of bringing a real-time 3D reconstruction of human posture to therapist's desk, starting from exercises performed at patient's house. Attention has been paid to reducing costs and clutter of Home-side equipments as much as possible.

  • Validation of a Home Rehabilitation system for range of motion measurements of limb functions
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    Home Rehabilitation systems have already made their way into widely accepted medical practices, and their further diffusion will help limit healthcare-related costs and improve treatment conditions. For a therapy to successfully rely on a Rehabilitation system, this should provide support that can be proven to meet treatment-specific purposes. This work deals with the validation of a Home Rehabilitation system designed to assist therapists in limb motor dysfunction treatment by providing joint angle measurements. The system under test has been compared with two commercial systems, commonly used in Rehabilitation laboratories.

  • MeMeA - A wireless-based Home Rehabilitation system for monitoring 3D movements
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    This paper deals with a Home Rehabilitation system, based on wireless motion sensors, for assisting therapists in assessing recovery of patients with motor dysfunctions. Measurements in Home Rehabilitation may complement the subjective perception of therapist with objective observations that lead to quantitative evaluation. The goal of this work is to discuss design and implementation of a complete system capable of bringing a real-time 3D reconstruction of human posture to therapist's desk, starting from exercises performed at patient's house. Attention has been paid to reducing costs and clutter of Home-side equipments as much as possible.

  • MeMeA - Validation of a Home Rehabilitation system for range of motion measurements of limb functions
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, L. De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    Home Rehabilitation systems have already made their way into widely accepted medical practices, and their further diffusion will help limit healthcare-related costs and improve treatment conditions. For a therapy to successfully rely on a Rehabilitation system, this should provide support that can be proven to meet treatment-specific purposes. This work deals with the validation of a Home Rehabilitation system designed to assist therapists in limb motor dysfunction treatment by providing joint angle measurements. The system under test has been compared with two commercial systems, commonly used in Rehabilitation laboratories.

Songyuan Zhang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • A novel variable stiffness actuator-based exoskeleton device for Home Rehabilitation
    2016 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, 2016
    Co-Authors: Ying Zhang, Songyuan Zhang
    Abstract:

    Most exoskeleton devices for upper-limb Rehabilitation are heavy and bulky. The present study develops a light and wearable exoskeleton device for passive and resistance training that can potentially be used in Home Rehabilitation. Stroke patients may prefer to rehabilitate at Home considering the inconvenience of regularly attending Rehabilitation centres. In this paper, a novel training device combined with a variable stiffness actuator (VSA) is developed with safe-consideration. First, compared with traditional actuators with very high mechanical impedance, actuators with adaptive compliances can guarantee patients' safety, especially spasm happen. Second, it is composed of 4 degrees of freedom to move and 2 others degrees to adjust to the patient. Moreover it allows you to put the weight of the system on shoulders because this device can be wear just like a bag, so the patients can create a fully portable device, and very low cost. The processed EMG signals can be used to verify that the Rehabilitation device could provide the power assist to the patients.

Annette Correia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • A pediatric robotic thumb exoskeleton for at-Home Rehabilitation: The Isolated Orthosis for Thumb Actuation (IOTA)
    2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), 2013
    Co-Authors: Patrick M. Aubin, Hani Sallum, Conor Walsh, Leia Stirling, Annette Correia
    Abstract:

    In this paper, we present the design of a thumb exoskeleton for pediatric at-Home Rehabilitation. Pediatric disorders, such as cerebral palsy (CP) and stroke, can result in thumb in palm deformity greatly limiting hand function. This not only limits children's ability to perform activities of daily living but also limits important motor skill development. Specifically, the device, dubbed IOTA (Isolated Orthosis for Thumb Actuation) is a 2-DOF thumb exoskeleton that can actuate the carpometacarpal (CMC) and metacarpalphalangeal (MCP) joints through ranges of motion required for activities of daily living. The device consists of a lightweight hand-mounted mechanism that can be custom secured and aligned to the wearer. The mechanism is actuated via flexible cables that connect to a portable control box. Embedded encoders and bend sensors monitor the two degrees of freedom of the thumb and flexion/extension of the wrist. Using this platform, a number of control modes can be implemented that will enable the device to be intuitively controlled by a patient to assist with opposition grasp, fine motor control, and ultimately facilitate motor recovery. We envision this at-Home device augmenting the current in-clinic therapy and enabling tele-Rehabilitation where a clinician can remotely monitor a patient's usage and performance.

  • ICORR - A pediatric robotic thumb exoskeleton for at-Home Rehabilitation: The Isolated Orthosis for Thumb Actuation (IOTA)
    IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings], 2013
    Co-Authors: Patrick M. Aubin, Hani Sallum, Leia Stirling, Conor J. Walsh, Annette Correia
    Abstract:

    In this paper, we present the design of a thumb exoskeleton for pediatric at-Home Rehabilitation. Pediatric disorders, such as cerebral palsy (CP) and stroke, can result in thumb in palm deformity greatly limiting hand function. This not only limits children's ability to perform activities of daily living but also limits important motor skill development. Specifically, the device, dubbed IOTA (Isolated Orthosis for Thumb Actuation) is a 2-DOF thumb exoskeleton that can actuate the carpometacarpal (CMC) and metacarpalphalangeal (MCP) joints through ranges of motion required for activities of daily living. The device consists of a lightweight hand-mounted mechanism that can be custom secured and aligned to the wearer. The mechanism is actuated via flexible cables that connect to a portable control box. Embedded encoders and bend sensors monitor the two degrees of freedom of the thumb and flexion/extension of the wrist. Using this platform, a number of control modes can be implemented that will enable the device to be intuitively controlled by a patient to assist with opposition grasp, fine motor control, and ultimately facilitate motor recovery. We envision this at-Home device augmenting the current in-clinic therapy and enabling tele-Rehabilitation where a clinician can remotely monitor a patient's usage and performance.

Pasquale Daponte - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • design and validation of a motion tracking system for rom measurements in Home Rehabilitation
    Measurement, 2014
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Maria Riccio, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    Abstract This work deals with the design, implementation and experimental validation of a Home Rehabilitation system capable of bringing a real-time 3D reconstruction of human posture to the therapist’s desk. The system has been validated against two commercial systems, capable of providing joint angle measurements and commonly used in Rehabilitation gyms, which are used profitably to assist clinics in limb motor dysfunction treatment. Early experimental results promise to provide measurements accurate enough to complement the subjective therapist’s perception with objective observations, leading to quantitative evaluation.

  • A wireless-based Home Rehabilitation system for monitoring 3D movements
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    This paper deals with a Home Rehabilitation system, based on wireless motion sensors, for assisting therapists in assessing recovery of patients with motor dysfunctions. Measurements in Home Rehabilitation may complement the subjective perception of therapist with objective observations that lead to quantitative evaluation. The goal of this work is to discuss design and implementation of a complete system capable of bringing a real-time 3D reconstruction of human posture to therapist's desk, starting from exercises performed at patient's house. Attention has been paid to reducing costs and clutter of Home-side equipments as much as possible.

  • Validation of a Home Rehabilitation system for range of motion measurements of limb functions
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    Home Rehabilitation systems have already made their way into widely accepted medical practices, and their further diffusion will help limit healthcare-related costs and improve treatment conditions. For a therapy to successfully rely on a Rehabilitation system, this should provide support that can be proven to meet treatment-specific purposes. This work deals with the validation of a Home Rehabilitation system designed to assist therapists in limb motor dysfunction treatment by providing joint angle measurements. The system under test has been compared with two commercial systems, commonly used in Rehabilitation laboratories.

  • MeMeA - A wireless-based Home Rehabilitation system for monitoring 3D movements
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, Luca De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    This paper deals with a Home Rehabilitation system, based on wireless motion sensors, for assisting therapists in assessing recovery of patients with motor dysfunctions. Measurements in Home Rehabilitation may complement the subjective perception of therapist with objective observations that lead to quantitative evaluation. The goal of this work is to discuss design and implementation of a complete system capable of bringing a real-time 3D reconstruction of human posture to therapist's desk, starting from exercises performed at patient's house. Attention has been paid to reducing costs and clutter of Home-side equipments as much as possible.

  • MeMeA - Validation of a Home Rehabilitation system for range of motion measurements of limb functions
    2013 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), 2013
    Co-Authors: Pasquale Daponte, L. De Vito, Carmine Sementa
    Abstract:

    Home Rehabilitation systems have already made their way into widely accepted medical practices, and their further diffusion will help limit healthcare-related costs and improve treatment conditions. For a therapy to successfully rely on a Rehabilitation system, this should provide support that can be proven to meet treatment-specific purposes. This work deals with the validation of a Home Rehabilitation system designed to assist therapists in limb motor dysfunction treatment by providing joint angle measurements. The system under test has been compared with two commercial systems, commonly used in Rehabilitation laboratories.

Catherine Disselhorst-klug - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Introducing a feedback training system for guided Home Rehabilitation
    Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2010
    Co-Authors: Fabian Kohler, Thomas Schmitz-rode, Catherine Disselhorst-klug
    Abstract:

    As the number of people requiring orthopaedic intervention is growing, individualized physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation and adequate postoperative care becomes increasingly relevant. The chances of improvement in the patients condition is directly related to the performance and consistency of the physiotherapeutic exercises. In this paper a smart, cost-effective and easy to use Feedback Training System for Home Rehabilitation based on standard resistive elements is introduced. This ensures high accuracy of the exercises performed and offers guidance and control to the patient by offering direct feedback about the performance of the movements. 46 patients were recruited and performed standard physiotherapeutic training to evaluate the system. The results show a significant increase in the patient's ability to reproduce even simple physiotherapeutic exercises when being supported by the Feedback Training System. Thus physiotherapeutic training can be extended into the Home environment whilst ensuring a high quality of training.