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Yoji Yamada - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Wearable Robot for Simulating Knee Disorders in the Training of Manual Examination Techniques
    Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 2015
    Co-Authors: Shun Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Naomi Yanagihara-yamada, Yujiro Kawasaki, Yoji Yamada
    Abstract:

    This study addresses a haptic simulator of diseased knee joints that is intended for the use in the training of Manual Examination techniques used in physical therapy. These techniques involve clinicians moving the impaired joint of a patient to test the dynamic joint resistance caused by a condition. Our exoskeleton robot simulates five types of common knee problems. The simulated symptoms were checked in terms of subjective similarity to actual symptoms that physical therapists experience in their work. Three of the five symptoms could be correctly identified, whereas the other two were found to require further tuning. The proposed patient simulator could improve the training of Manual Examination techniques by being able to simulate a variety of symptoms.

  • simulated crepitus and its reality based specification using wearable patient dummy
    Advanced Robotics, 2015
    Co-Authors: Shu Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Yoji Yamada
    Abstract:

    Physical therapists are trained in Manual Examination techniques to test the impaired motor functions of patients. In this study, we have introduced a wearable robotic dummy joint to simulate disordered joint resistances or behaviors to support physical therapists in learning such techniques. We developed a discontinuous joint friction model based on a stick-slip phenomenon to simulate knee joint resistances caused by crepitus, a typical symptom accompanied by osteoarthritis. Practicing therapists participated in a reality-based evaluation test and specified acceptable parameter sets to adjust the simulated crepitus for the exoskeletal patient robot. The simulated crepitus and wearable dummy joint are expected to support the training of physical therapists.

  • full paper simulated crepitus and its reality based specification using wearable patient dummy
    2015
    Co-Authors: Shu Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Yoji Yamada
    Abstract:

    Physical therapists are trained in Manual Examination techniques to test the impaired motor functions of patients. In this study,wehave introduced awearable robotic dummyjointtosimulatedisorderedjointresistancesor behaviors tosupport physical therapists in learning such techniques. We developed a discontinuous joint friction model based on a stick-slip phenomenon to simulate knee joint resistances caused by crepitus, a typical symptom accompanied by osteoarthritis. Practicing therapists participated in a reality-based evaluation test and specified acceptable parameter sets to adjust the simulated crepitus for the exoskeletal patient robot. The simulated crepitus and wearable dummy joint are expected to support the training of physical therapists.

  • ROBIO - Wearable dummy to simulate joint impairment: Model for the discontinuous friction resistance due to arthritis
    2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2012
    Co-Authors: Shun Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Yoji Yamada, Susumu Hara
    Abstract:

    Physical therapists master Manual Examination techniques for testing impaired motor functions. We developed a wearable robotic dummy joint to simulate disordered joint resistances for supporting physical therapists to learn such techniques. A model to simulate discontinuous joint friction resistances due to diseases such as osteoarthritis was developed. Because such resistance originates from abnormal frictions of bones and cartilages, we used a stick-slip model to simulate the resistances. The model was validated based on the introspection of physical therapists. This study concludes that a discontinuous friction model presents forces that are perceptually similar to those typically caused by damaged or roughened joint cartilages.

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

  • Manual Examination in the diagnosis of cervicogenic headache a systematic literature review
    Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 2015
    Co-Authors: Paul D Howard, William Behrns, Melanie Di Martino, Amanda Dimambro, Kristin Mcintyre, Catherine Shurer
    Abstract:

    AbstractStudy Design:Systematic literature review.Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic validity of Manual Examination techniques used to diagnose cervicogenic headache (CGH).Background:Cervicogenic headache is a specific type of headache that originates from the cervical spine and is typically chronic in nature. Diagnostic criteria for CGH have been established by the International Headache Society (IHS) and are cited extensively in the literature. Diagnosis of CGH through Manual Examination is a more recent practice. To our knowledge, no systematic review of Manual diagnosis of CGH has been performed.Methods:Searches of electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Medline, PEDro, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus) were conducted for research studies from July 2003 to February 2014. The GRADE approach was used to determine the quality of each paper.Results:Twelve papers that fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified (12 observational studies). The level of evidence ranged from very low to lo...

İhsan Başaran - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The Role of Upper Lateral Cartilage in Correcting Dorsal Irregularities: Section 2. The Suture Bridging Cephalic Extension of Upper Lateral Cartilages
    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2013
    Co-Authors: Yurdakul İlker Manavbaşi, Hakan Kerem, İhsan Başaran
    Abstract:

    Background Dorsal irregularity after hump reduction is one of the most annoying problems in aesthetic nasal surgery. Spreader grafts, cartilaginous autogenous thin (CATS) grafts, Skoog-type dorsal grafts, cartilage grafts, bone grafts, fascia grafts, dermal grafts and nonbiologic products such as silicon and polytetrafluoroethylene are used to overcome this problem. In cases managed with spreader flaps rather than graft procedures, problems may persist in the area of the nasal bones, whereas irregularities in the cartilage dorsum can be minimized. More specifically, the surgically treated surface of the dorsum’s upper third and the rhinion area [nasal bone and upper lateral cartilage (ULC) junction], which has the thinnest nasal soft tissue, present the greatest challenge for hiding irregularities and call for special attention. Methods The ULC has a cephalic extension with varying lengths under the nasal bone. When these pieces of cartilage are protected during hump excision and sutured to each other, a strong, smooth, and a single-unit structure can be obtained. This technique was applied to 76 patients between 2009 and 2010. Results Manual Examination during the postoperative period showed no irregularities in 60 patients. In the remaining 16 patients, minimal irregularities in the bony region were encountered. In 4 of these patients, the irregularities were visible in the profile view, and in the remaining 12 patients, they were felt only by Manual Examination. Conclusion The bridging suture technique using cephalic extensions of the ULC is an improvement of the spreader flap technique to obtain a straight, smooth, and single-unit dorsum in rhinoplasty patients. Level of Evidence IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

  • The Role of Upper Lateral Cartilage in Correcting Dorsal Irregularities: Section 2. The Suture Bridging Cephalic Extension of Upper Lateral Cartilages
    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2013
    Co-Authors: Yurdakul İlker Manavbaşi, Hakan Kerem, İhsan Başaran
    Abstract:

    Dorsal irregularity after hump reduction is one of the most annoying problems in aesthetic nasal surgery. Spreader grafts, cartilaginous autogenous thin (CATS) grafts, Skoog-type dorsal grafts, cartilage grafts, bone grafts, fascia grafts, dermal grafts and nonbiologic products such as silicon and polytetrafluoroethylene are used to overcome this problem. In cases managed with spreader flaps rather than graft procedures, problems may persist in the area of the nasal bones, whereas irregularities in the cartilage dorsum can be minimized. More specifically, the surgically treated surface of the dorsum’s upper third and the rhinion area [nasal bone and upper lateral cartilage (ULC) junction], which has the thinnest nasal soft tissue, present the greatest challenge for hiding irregularities and call for special attention. The ULC has a cephalic extension with varying lengths under the nasal bone. When these pieces of cartilage are protected during hump excision and sutured to each other, a strong, smooth, and a single-unit structure can be obtained. This technique was applied to 76 patients between 2009 and 2010. Manual Examination during the postoperative period showed no irregularities in 60 patients. In the remaining 16 patients, minimal irregularities in the bony region were encountered. In 4 of these patients, the irregularities were visible in the profile view, and in the remaining 12 patients, they were felt only by Manual Examination. The bridging suture technique using cephalic extensions of the ULC is an improvement of the spreader flap technique to obtain a straight, smooth, and single-unit dorsum in rhinoplasty patients. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

Qiu Tao - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Kaoru Isogai - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Wearable Robot for Simulating Knee Disorders in the Training of Manual Examination Techniques
    Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 2015
    Co-Authors: Shun Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Naomi Yanagihara-yamada, Yujiro Kawasaki, Yoji Yamada
    Abstract:

    This study addresses a haptic simulator of diseased knee joints that is intended for the use in the training of Manual Examination techniques used in physical therapy. These techniques involve clinicians moving the impaired joint of a patient to test the dynamic joint resistance caused by a condition. Our exoskeleton robot simulates five types of common knee problems. The simulated symptoms were checked in terms of subjective similarity to actual symptoms that physical therapists experience in their work. Three of the five symptoms could be correctly identified, whereas the other two were found to require further tuning. The proposed patient simulator could improve the training of Manual Examination techniques by being able to simulate a variety of symptoms.

  • simulated crepitus and its reality based specification using wearable patient dummy
    Advanced Robotics, 2015
    Co-Authors: Shu Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Yoji Yamada
    Abstract:

    Physical therapists are trained in Manual Examination techniques to test the impaired motor functions of patients. In this study, we have introduced a wearable robotic dummy joint to simulate disordered joint resistances or behaviors to support physical therapists in learning such techniques. We developed a discontinuous joint friction model based on a stick-slip phenomenon to simulate knee joint resistances caused by crepitus, a typical symptom accompanied by osteoarthritis. Practicing therapists participated in a reality-based evaluation test and specified acceptable parameter sets to adjust the simulated crepitus for the exoskeletal patient robot. The simulated crepitus and wearable dummy joint are expected to support the training of physical therapists.

  • full paper simulated crepitus and its reality based specification using wearable patient dummy
    2015
    Co-Authors: Shu Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Yoji Yamada
    Abstract:

    Physical therapists are trained in Manual Examination techniques to test the impaired motor functions of patients. In this study,wehave introduced awearable robotic dummyjointtosimulatedisorderedjointresistancesor behaviors tosupport physical therapists in learning such techniques. We developed a discontinuous joint friction model based on a stick-slip phenomenon to simulate knee joint resistances caused by crepitus, a typical symptom accompanied by osteoarthritis. Practicing therapists participated in a reality-based evaluation test and specified acceptable parameter sets to adjust the simulated crepitus for the exoskeletal patient robot. The simulated crepitus and wearable dummy joint are expected to support the training of physical therapists.

  • ROBIO - Wearable dummy to simulate joint impairment: Model for the discontinuous friction resistance due to arthritis
    2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2012
    Co-Authors: Shun Ishikawa, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Kaoru Isogai, Yoji Yamada, Susumu Hara
    Abstract:

    Physical therapists master Manual Examination techniques for testing impaired motor functions. We developed a wearable robotic dummy joint to simulate disordered joint resistances for supporting physical therapists to learn such techniques. A model to simulate discontinuous joint friction resistances due to diseases such as osteoarthritis was developed. Because such resistance originates from abnormal frictions of bones and cartilages, we used a stick-slip model to simulate the resistances. The model was validated based on the introspection of physical therapists. This study concludes that a discontinuous friction model presents forces that are perceptually similar to those typically caused by damaged or roughened joint cartilages.