Abstract
We propose a knee instability detector for standing using two uni-axial accelerometers, tangentially placed on the upper leg. This detector may be used as a part of the finite state artificial reflex control strategy for paraplegic standing with minimal quadriceps stimulation, as proposed by Mulder et al. [l - 21. The detection strategy was experimentally tested in two healthy subjects. Detection on the basis of accelerometer data appeared to be faster than with knee goniometer data. Furthermore, accelerometers may be preferable because they are small and do not cross the knee joint, like in the case of conventional goniometers.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
Place of Publication | San Diego, USA |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 1232-1233 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780780313774 |
Publication status | Published - 28 Oct 1993 |
Event | 15th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1993 - San Diego, United States Duration: 28 Oct 1993 → 31 Oct 1993 Conference number: 15 |
Publication series
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Publisher | IEEE |
Conference
Conference | 15th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1993 |
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Abbreviated title | EMBC |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 28/10/93 → 31/10/93 |
Keywords
- IR-16768
- METIS-113653