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A mobile sonification system for stroke rehabilitation
A mobile sonification system for stroke rehabilitation
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Schmitz, Gerd
Kroeger, Daniela
Effenberg, Alfred O.
Kroeger, Daniela
Effenberg, Alfred O.
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Abstract
Growing evidence suggests that sonification supports
movement perception as well as motor functions. It is
hypothesized that real-time sonification supports movement
control in patients with sensorimotor dysfunctions efficiently
by intermodal substitution of sensory loss. The present article
describes a sonification system for the upper extremities that
might be used in neuromotor rehabilitation after stroke. A keyfeature
of the system is mobility: Arm movements are captured
by intertial sensors that transmit their data wirelessly to a
portable computer. Hand position is computed in an egocentric
reference frame and mapped onto four acoustic parameters. A
pilot feasibility study with acute stroke patients resulted in
significant effects and is encouraging with respect to
ambulatory use.
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2014-06
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