National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The mathematics of coordinated control of prosthetic arms and manipulators.

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Annual Review of Information Science and Technology

This paper presents the current status and use of virtual reality (VR) for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and cerebral palsy. This literature review explores how VR systems have been used as treatment tools to address the primary impairments of these disorders. Three major classes of VR display systems are identified that can be characterized by the type of human-computer interaction provided: (1) feedback-focused interaction, (2) gesture-based interaction, and (3) haptic-based interaction. The demonstrated effectiveness and potential effectiveness of each class are discussed in the context of remediating the primary impairments of children with ADHD, autism and cerebral palsy. Three major themes for future research are discussed to support continued research interest in using VR in pediatric neurorehabilitation.

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Virtual reality in pediatric neurorehabilitation: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism and cerebral palsy.

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Discovery-based learning in early biomedical engineering courses promotes the development of skills that are required in later courses and in professional practice. Studio learning is an alternative to the conventional lecture/recitation/laboratory format, and it is shown to encourage student inquiry and foster faculty and peer mentoring. This method also allows significant integration of foundational course materials that are essential for biomedical engineering while engaging students’ interest in the field. This article discusses the application of studio-based learning to biomedical engineering using examples from New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) two introductory sophomore courses in biomedical engineering.

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel5/51/27750/01237508.pdf

Integrated Biomedical Engineering Education Using Studio-Based Learning Increasing Student Performance and Interest By Stressing Learning Experience and Active Learning Over Traditional Lecture

Purpose:To investigate the effectiveness of a novel dynamic standing intervention compared with a conventional passive standing intervention on bone health in children with cerebral palsy who are nonambulatory.Methods:Four children in passive standers and 5 in dynamic standers were followed for 15 m

Effects of passive versus dynamic loading interventions on bone health in children who are nonambulatory.

Virtual reality is a recent technology incorporated in upper extremity therapy programs for children with cerebral palsy. However, the systems currently being used cannot be graded to meet the skill level of children with cerebral palsy who have severely impaired upper extremities. These systems are often expensive, making them impractical for the clinical and home settings. “Hands-Up” was designed as a low-cost adaptable video game platform for upper extremity rehabilitation for children with orthopedic disabilities. To evaluate the platform's usability, a study was conducted with three children who had different forms of cerebral palsy and the therapists who treat them. The study consisted of exposing the children to a five-week intervention with the platform and obtaining feedback via questionnaires from their therapists. During the intervention sessions, the children played games using markers that were selected based on their therapeutic goals. The usefulness of the platform, or the platform's ability to assist them with achieving those goals, was assessed with functional tasks. The results of the questionnaires and functional tasks revealed that Hands-Up assisted the participants in achieving their therapeutic goals.

Usability of an adaptable video game platform for children with cerebral palsy

Quantitative measurement of spasticity is necessary and can contribute to clinical rehabilitation management, which aims to restore and/or improve function in the affected part of the body. The proposed study shows that by using computerized motional analysis systems, a more quantitative measurement of muscle spasticity can be obtained. High speed, high resolution, infrared, stroboscopic cameras are used to capture kinematic data of the hip, knee, and ankle during pendulum knee drop test. Electromagnetic sensors are used to gather angular motion data of the knee and ankle joint during performance of this test. Implementation of these methods provides accurate, consistent, and reproducible quantification of muscle spasticity, which can be used to assess the effectiveness of clinical treatments.

Developing a quantitative measure of muscle spasticity

People who are deaf often turn to American Sign Language (ASL) to help them communicate with others. Though It is an effective means of communicating, most people do not understand ASL. Current technology such as the Cyberglove and Flock of Birds can digitize sign language to be read by a computer. After these data have been recorded, analysis of its accuracy can be verified through the use of cameras and 3D-rendering programs like Jack 3.0. Upon verification of accuracy, the biomechanics can be explored in foresight of developing translators that will transform sign into voice.

Richard A. Foulds

Papers

Integrated Biomedical Engineering Education Using Studio-Based Learning Increasing Student Performance and Interest By Stressing Learning Experience and Active Learning Over Traditional Lecture

Effects of passive versus dynamic loading interventions on bone health in children who are nonambulatory.

Usability of an adaptable video game platform for children with cerebral palsy

Developing a quantitative measure of muscle spasticity

Data recording and analysis of American Sign Language