Title :
Development of evaluation and training system in human ankle
Author :
Teramoto, H. ; Tomita, H. ; Ishigami, S. ; Nagaoki, H. ; Kondoh, Y.
Author_Institution :
Tokyo Denki Univ., Saitama, Japan
Abstract :
We have developed a new system to evaluate spasticity of the ankle joint and automatically exercise it. We performed clinical trials to verify this system and to approve it
Keywords :
biomechanics; muscle; neurophysiology; patient treatment; central nervous system disorders; clinical trials; evaluation system; exercise; human ankle; spasticity; training system; Clinical trials; Electrical resistance measurement; Foot; Force control; Force measurement; Force sensors; Goniometers; Humans; Mechanical sensors; Microcomputers; Muscles;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1994. Engineering Advances: New Opportunities for Biomedical Engineers. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2050-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1994.411957
