A physiotherapy toolkit using video games and motion tracking technologies
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- Unnikrishnan, R.; Moawad, Karen; Bhavani, Rao R.
- Source
- 2013 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS) Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS), 2013 IEEE. :90-95 Aug, 2013
- Subject
- Bioengineering
Computing and Processing
Engineering Profession
General Topics for Engineers
Geoscience
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Robotics and Control Systems
Signal Processing and Analysis
Games
Medical treatment
Tracking
Sensors
Accuracy
Virtual reality
Software
rehabilitation
virtual reality
games
motion tracking
- Language
This paper proposes a software toolkit that Physiotherapists can use to integrate physical therapy exercises with a variety of video games. The toolkit will support a variety of motion tracking technologies and the data from these sensors will help the therapist monitor the performance of the patients and control parameters to advance the therapy appropriately. This technique will be especially useful for disabled patients in developing nations with little access to quality rehabilitation facilities but where computers and mobile phones have penetrated extensively. Using popular games for therapy helps the patient become motivated enough to perform therapy exercise steps repeatedly.