International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Neuro physical rehabilitation by means of novel touch technologies

International Conference and Exhibition on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

August 19-21, 2013 Embassy Suites Las Vegas, NV, USA

Michele Confalonieri

Accepted Abstracts: Int J Phys Med Rehabil

Abstract :

I n this work we show the results of collaboration between an engineering department and a rehabilitation hospital in using innovative touch interfaces properly designed for both neuro-cognitive and physical rehabilitation. The novel touch interface measures also force so as to enable dexterity training through ?direct? manipulation of virtual objects in 3D. Two dimensions via the touch screen, the third by the force channel. We believe that this tool could increase the degree of effectiveness of traditional rehabilitation treatments thanks to its capability to merge physical and cognitive rehabilitation. Furthermore the exergames implemented allow an easy personalization of the exercise structure and difficulty level. The rehabilitator has at disposal tools to design the interface and the exercise structure personalised to the patient kind and level of disability. The effectiveness of the FP technology compared to more traditional methods of rehabilitation will be measured according to specific parameters observed in an experimental group, compared with a control group. Keywords: Serious games touch systems, cognitive rehabilitation and physical rehabilitation.