Abstract
BACKGROUND: Evaluation of joint movements is essential to choose an appropriate rehabilitation protocol for a patient. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to suggest an alternative optical technique for measurement of joint angle which is convenient, inexpensive, and can be operated in real time. METHODS: According to the principle of the triangulation method, position sensitive detector (PSD) converts reflected light signals into distance-related voltages. Various parameters were investigated to increase detection range and resolution of joint angle measurements. RESULTS: The accuracy of the suggested optical sensor was verified by comparing with a commercial goniometer and 3D motion capture system. CONCLUSIONS: This method can be applied to monitor recovery progress for the patient in rehabilitation and sport science.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | S473-S480 |
| Journal | Technology and Health Care |
| Volume | 23 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 Jun 17 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Human joint angle
- optical goniometer
- position sensitive detector
- range of motion
- rehabilitation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Information Systems
- Bioengineering
- Health Informatics
- Biophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomaterials