A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces

A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces

Balance control plays a key role in neuromotor rehabilitation after stroke or spinal cord injuries. Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) is a classic technological tool to assess the status of balance control and to identify potential disorders. Despite the more accurate diagnosis generated by t...

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Main Authors: D. Galeano, F. Brunetti, D. Torricelli, S. Piazza, J. L. Pons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/565370
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spelling doaj-3c61b8d0cc804000af38432af439f29a2020-11-24T22:32:04ZengHindawi LimitedBioMed Research International2314-61332314-61412014-01-01201410.1155/2014/565370565370A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal InterfacesD. Galeano0F. Brunetti1D. Torricelli2S. Piazza3J. L. Pons4Catholic University of Asunciόn, 1394 Asunciόn, ParaguayCatholic University of Asunciόn, 1394 Asunciόn, ParaguayBioenginering Group, Spanish Research Council (CSIC), 28500 Madrid, SpainBioenginering Group, Spanish Research Council (CSIC), 28500 Madrid, SpainBioenginering Group, Spanish Research Council (CSIC), 28500 Madrid, SpainBalance control plays a key role in neuromotor rehabilitation after stroke or spinal cord injuries. Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) is a classic technological tool to assess the status of balance control and to identify potential disorders. Despite the more accurate diagnosis generated by these tools, the current strategies to promote rehabilitation are still limited and do not take full advantage of the technologies available. This paper presents a novel balance training platform which combines a CDP device made from low-cost interfaces, such as the Nintendo Wii Balance Board and the Microsoft Kinect. In addition, it integrates a custom electrical stimulator that uses the concept of muscle synergies to promote natural interaction. The aim of the platform is to support the exploration of innovative multimodal therapies. Results include the technical validation of the platform using mediolateral and anteroposterior sways as basic balance training therapies.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/565370
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author D. Galeano
F. Brunetti
D. Torricelli
S. Piazza
J. L. Pons
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F. Brunetti
D. Torricelli
S. Piazza
J. L. Pons
A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces
BioMed Research International
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F. Brunetti
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title A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces
title_short A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces
title_full A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces
title_fullStr A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces
title_full_unstemmed A Tool for Balance Control Training Using Muscle Synergies and Multimodal Interfaces
title_sort tool for balance control training using muscle synergies and multimodal interfaces
publisher Hindawi Limited
series BioMed Research International
issn 2314-6133
2314-6141
publishDate 2014-01-01
description Balance control plays a key role in neuromotor rehabilitation after stroke or spinal cord injuries. Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) is a classic technological tool to assess the status of balance control and to identify potential disorders. Despite the more accurate diagnosis generated by these tools, the current strategies to promote rehabilitation are still limited and do not take full advantage of the technologies available. This paper presents a novel balance training platform which combines a CDP device made from low-cost interfaces, such as the Nintendo Wii Balance Board and the Microsoft Kinect. In addition, it integrates a custom electrical stimulator that uses the concept of muscle synergies to promote natural interaction. The aim of the platform is to support the exploration of innovative multimodal therapies. Results include the technical validation of the platform using mediolateral and anteroposterior sways as basic balance training therapies.
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