Abstract
Proprioceptive signals from mechanoreceptors embedded in ligaments, tendons, and muscles are essential for the control of muscle tone and voluntary movement. Numerous neurological and orthopedic disorders are associated with proprioceptive dysfunction that impairs the control of balance and/or fine motor function. However, obtaining objective measures of proprioceptive function is difficult in most clinical settings, because available assessment methods rely on specialized equipment, expertise, or are too time-consuming. This paper presents a new tablet-based system that objectively measures finger position sense by implementing a psychophysical threshold search method. We here provide initial data that demonstrate the ease-of-use and efficacy of the system.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2020 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2020 |
Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780791883549 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2020 |
Event | 2020 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2020 - Minneapolis, United States Duration: Apr 6 2020 → Apr 9 2020 |
Publication series
Name | Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2020 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2020 |
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Conference
Conference | 2020 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2020 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Minneapolis |
Period | 4/6/20 → 4/9/20 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:Copyright © 2020 ASME
Copyright:
Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Acuity
- Finger position sense
- Perception
- Proprioception