Rehabilitation

Design of a Device for Lower Limb Prophylaxis and Exercise

Author(s)3: K Vinay, Krishna Nagaraj, H R Arvinda, Vazhayil Vikas, Madhav Rao
Design of a Device for Lower Limb Prophylaxis and Exercise 150 150 IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine (JTEHM)

The problem of immobility of legs leading to a potentially life threatening condition including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is well known. The reduced mobility of leg affects a large number…

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Fig.2 (a). Back view of the garment; (b) Adjustable design; (c) Sensor embedded in the strip.

Stroke Patients’ Acceptance of a Smart Garment for Supporting Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Author(s)3: Qi Wang, Annick Timmermans, Wei Chen, Jie Jia, Li Ding, Li Xiong, Jifeng Rong, Panos Markopoulos
Stroke Patients’ Acceptance of a Smart Garment for Supporting Upper Extremity Rehabilitation 713 506 IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine (JTEHM)

        The objective is to evaluate to which extent that Zishi a garment equipped with sensors that can support posture monitoring can be used in upper extremity rehabilitation training of…

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Enabling Stroke Rehabilitation in Home and Community Settings: A Wearable Sensor-Based Approach for Upper-Limb Motor Training

Enabling Stroke Rehabilitation in Home and Community Settings: A Wearable Sensor-Based Approach for Upper-Limb Motor Training

Author(s)3: Sunghoon Ivan Lee, Catherine P. Adans-Dester, Matteo Grimaldi, Ariel V. Dowling, Peter C. Horak, Randie M. Black-Schaffer, Paolo Bonato, Joseph T. Gwin
Enabling Stroke Rehabilitation in Home and Community Settings: A Wearable Sensor-Based Approach for Upper-Limb Motor Training 780 418 IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine (JTEHM)

        Abstract High-dosage motor practice can significantly contribute to achieving functional recovery after a stroke. Performing rehabilitation exercises at home and using, or attempting to use, the stroke-affected upper limb…

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A Device for Local or Remote Monitoring of Hand Rehabilitation Sessions for Rheumatic Patients

A Device for Local or Remote Monitoring of Hand Rehabilitation Sessions for Rheumatic Patients 540 372 IEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine (JTEHM)

Current clinical practice suggests that recovering the hand functionality lost or reduced by injuries, interventions and chronic diseases requires, beyond pharmacological treatments, a kinesiotherapic intervention. This form of rehabilitation consists…

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