A tool to address movement quality outcomes of post-stroke patients

Abstract

A new neuro-rehabilitation system is proposed to address the movement quality of post-stroke patients. The system is designed to be used concurrently with existing upper-extremity virtual rehabilitation devices, and to aide correction of compensatory trunk and shoulder movements. A 3D sensor is utilised to estimate the movement of the shoulder, and an auditory cue is given to the patient when the system estimates that a compensatory movement has been made. The results of preliminary trials of this system on a single patient are presented.