A Mechanical Sensor Designed for Dynamic Joint Angle Measurement

Background. The measurement of the functional range of motion (FROM) of lower limb joints is an essential parameter for gait analysis especially in evaluating rehabilitation programs. Aim. To develop a simple, reliable, and affordable mechanical goniometer (MGR) for gait analysis, with six-degree fr...

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Main Authors: Congo Tak-Shing Ching, Su-Yu Liao, Teng-Yun Cheng, Chih-Hsiu Cheng, Tai-Ping Sun, Yan-Dong Yao, Chin-Sung Hsiao, Kang-Ming Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8465212