Author(s):
Ferreira, João 
; Moreira, Vitor ; Machado, José Mendes ; Oliveira, Filomena
Date: 2011
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/1822/16336
Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
Document details
A mechatronic device for spasticity quantification
Description
Spasticity is a common and complex motor disorder that affects more than 12 million persons in the world. There are several studies on spasticity quantification in the literature but there is still a need for measurement improvements. This paper presents the design of a mechatronic device for spasticity quantification, in joint of ankle, elbow and knees. This approach is based on the velocity dependent of the tonic stretch reflexes. The relevant variables, the measurement range and the adequate measurement systems are selected. The data acquisition system, board and software, are also defined and tested in laboratory. The proposed system was tested in rehabilitation clinical environment and the corresponding results are presented in this article.
Spasticity is a common and complex motor disorder that affects more than 12 million persons in the world. There are several studies on spasticity quantification in the literature but there is still a need for measurement improvements. This paper presents the design of a mechatronic device for spasticity quantification, in joint of ankle, elbow and knees. This approach is based on the velocity dependent of the tonic stretch reflexes. The relevant variables, the measurement range and the adequate measurement systems are selected. The data acquisition system, board and software, are also defined and tested in laboratory. The proposed system was tested in rehabilitation clinical environment and the corresponding results are presented in this article.
Document Type
Conference Object
Language Portuguese
Language Portuguese
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