scholarly journals Functional Rehabilitation: Coordination of Artificial and Natural Controllers

10.5772/5160 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodolphe Heliot ◽  
Christine Azevedo ◽  
Bernard Espiau
Keyword(s):  
Functional Rehabilitation

Functional rehabilitation of the neck

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Chris Worsfold
Keyword(s):  
Functional Rehabilitation

scholarly journals A review of computer vision-based approaches for physical rehabilitation and assessment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bappaditya Debnath ◽  
Mary O’Brien ◽  
Motonori Yamaguchi ◽  
Ardhendu Behera
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Human Motion ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Human Motion Analysis ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
The Past ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
Assessment Research ◽  
Vision Application

AbstractThe computer vision community has extensively researched the area of human motion analysis, which primarily focuses on pose estimation, activity recognition, pose or gesture recognition and so on. However for many applications, like monitoring of functional rehabilitation of patients with musculo skeletal or physical impairments, the requirement is to comparatively evaluate human motion. In this survey, we capture important literature on vision-based monitoring and physical rehabilitation that focuses on comparative evaluation of human motion during the past two decades and discuss the state of current research in this area. Unlike other reviews in this area, which are written from a clinical objective, this article presents research in this area from a computer vision application perspective. We propose our own taxonomy of computer vision-based rehabilitation and assessment research which are further divided into sub-categories to capture novelties of each research. The review discusses the challenges of this domain due to the wide ranging human motion abnormalities and difficulty in automatically assessing those abnormalities. Finally, suggestions on the future direction of research are offered.

scholarly journals Intelligent Control Wheelchair Using a New Visual Joystick

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yassine Rabhi ◽  
Makrem Mrabet ◽  
Farhat Fnaiech
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Intelligent Control ◽  
Visual Recognition ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Control Device ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Hand Gesture ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Real Patients

A new control system of a hand gesture-controlled wheelchair (EWC) is proposed. This smart control device is suitable for a large number of patients who cannot manipulate a standard joystick wheelchair. The movement control system uses a camera fixed on the wheelchair. The patient’s hand movements are recognized using a visual recognition algorithm and artificial intelligence software; the derived corresponding signals are thus used to control the EWC in real time. One of the main features of this control technique is that it allows the patient to drive the wheelchair with a variable speed similar to that of a standard joystick. The designed device “hand gesture-controlled wheelchair” is performed at low cost and has been tested on real patients and exhibits good results. Before testing the proposed control device, we have created a three-dimensional environment simulator to test its performances with extreme security. These tests were performed on real patients with diverse hand pathologies in Mohamed Kassab National Institute of Orthopedics, Physical and Functional Rehabilitation Hospital of Tunis, and the validity of this intelligent control system had been proved.

Functional rehabilitation of patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture: a meta-analysis of current evidence

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1852-1859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Troels Mark-Christensen ◽  
Anders Troelsen ◽  
Thomas Kallemose ◽  
Kristoffer Weisskirchner Barfod
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation

scholarly journals MRI Evaluation of Patella Alignment Before and After Anatomical Reconstruction of ACL Undergoing Unified Rehabilitation Programme Introduced by CMC Physical Therapy Team

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0014
Author(s):  
Dariusz Straszewski ◽  
Marcin Plenzler ◽  
Joanna Szczepaniak ◽  
Robert Śmigielski ◽  
Beata Ciszkowska-Łysoń ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patellar Tendon ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Tendon Graft ◽  
Rehabilitation Programme ◽  
Anatomical Reconstruction ◽  
Patella Baja ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Patellar Tendon Graft ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The aim of the study was to asses the impact of the functional rehabilitation on patella alignment with MRI imaging in patients who underwent the ACL reconstruction. The surgical approach with the use of patellar tendon graft is known to carry the risk of lowering patella height (patella baja), which, in turn, may lead to accelerated cartilage wear in patellofemoral joint. Methods: 30 patients after the anatomical reconstruction of ACL took part in this study (23 male, and 7 female, mean age = 28 ± 10,6 years). During the procedure a patellar tendon graft was used. The Insali-Salvati ratio measured with MRI (images taken pre-procedural, and 9 months after the surgery) was used for the assessment of patellar alignment. The measurements were taken by one radiology specialist on MRI scans in sagittal view in PD sequence. During the examination, patellar joint was in flexion (approx.10 degrees). As the point of reference for patella’s position ISR ratio was in the range of 0.8 - 1.2. All patients were operated on by the same team of surgeons and underwent an unified rehabilitation programme led by a team of selected physiotherapists. The main features of the programme were: an early muscle activation (second day after the procedure); mobilisation of the patella and tissues of the anterior compartment of the knee; weight bearing co-contraction exercises, and the sensomotoric training of the entire kinetic chain of the lower limb. The data recorded was statistically analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test in order to establish parameters’ changes within the study group.. Results: The mean ISR value before the procedure was 0.84 (± 0,1), whereas 9 months after the surgery it was 0.85 (± 0,1). The results’ analysis did not show any statistically significant changes between ISR values. Nine months after the procedure patella baja has not been observed in any of the evaluated patients. Conclusion: The functional rehabilitation programme designed by the CMC team had no negative impact on patella alignment, as no patella baja, which is a common complication after these kinds of surgeries, has been observed. The applied functional rehabilitation programme enabled patients to keep the proper patella alignment, similar to the alignment recorded before the surgery.

An Innovative Cost-Effective Approach for Characterization of Removable Prosthesis - Case Series

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tushar
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Denture Base ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Removable Denture ◽  
Removable Prosthesis ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Cost

Esthetics plays a crucial role in rehabilitation of removable dentures to achieve a pleasant smile. Denture esthetics is the effect produced, which improves the beauty and attractiveness of a person. With the advances of implants and ceramics, the conventional removable denture needs to be updated. denture characterization is a must in avoiding denture look and giving natural look. Giving the prosthesis as close as possible to the natural apparatus before the tooth loss is the key to a successful prosthetic, esthetic and functional rehabilitation. As a prosthodontist dealing in fulfilling the aesthetic challenges an economical alternative to high-end costly procedures is a must considering the Indian scenario, keeping in mind the biocompatibility and longevity of the treatment. As per literature light cure, gum staining is one of the techniques for masking denture base color and imparting natural color to mucosa but considering the cost involved many patients requiring aesthetic enhancement of prosthesis avoid going for such treatment thereby compromising their aesthetic. the present case series describe an innovative cost-effective alternative to the previously describe technique for masking the denture base color by using composite mixed with stains to replicate the natural apparatus.

Driver re-education after stroke - case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Beata Stasiak-Cieślak ◽  
Piotr Malawko ◽  
Tomasz Szczepański ◽  
Piotr Kosmowski
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Medicine ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Problem ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Unilateral Neglect ◽  
Education Literature ◽  
Neglect Syndrome

The article presents the characteristics of a case study - stroke survivors with unilateral neglect syndrome, mechanisms used in re-education training and elements of functional rehabilitation. The focus was on an important diagnostic problem in the field of occupational medicine and the return to driving for people after stroke. The aim of the research work undertaken was to justify the experimental description of the driver after a stroke and to confirm the possibility of returning to driving, including compulsory re-education. Literature analysis, review of legal acts, characteristics of adaptation devices and conclusions from the case study were also carried out.

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