Measurement and Geometric Modelling of Human Spine Posture for Medical Rehabilitation Purposes Using a Wearable Monitoring System Based on Inertial Sensors

Autor:	Gheorghe-Daniel Voinea, Silviu Butnariu, Gheorghe Mogan
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2016
Předmět:	inertial sensors wearable system medical rehabilitation spine geometric modelling Chemical technology TP1-1185
Zdroj:	Sensors, Vol 17, Iss 1, p 0003 (2016)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1424-8220 04340809
DOI:	10.3390/s17010003
Popis:	This paper presents a mathematical model that can be used to virtually reconstruct the posture of the human spine. By using orientation angles from a wearable monitoring system based on inertial sensors, the model calculates and represents the curvature of the spine. Several hypotheses are taken into consideration to increase the model precision. An estimation of the postures that can be calculated is also presented. A non-invasive solution to identify the human back shape can help reducing the time needed for medical rehabilitation sessions. Moreover, it prevents future problems caused by poor posture.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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