Paper Info
Title
Using accelerometers for the assessment of improved function due to postural support for individuals with cerebral palsy
Abstract
Proper seating and positioning is crucial in performing functional activities by individuals with neurological disabilities such as cerebral palsy. Subjective seating assessments are usually performed by physical and occupational therapists observing activities with different seating adaptations. Frequent assessments are required to maintain and adapt seating as individuals' physical characteristics change over time. We conducted a single case study with a 10 year old boy with cerebral palsy to investigate the potential use of accelerometers for the assessment of improved function due to postural support in seating. The results suggest that the root mean square values of acceleration correspond well with the subjective assessment of therapists that reduction in involuntary movements improves function.
Year
DOI
Venue
2011
10.1145/2049536.2049617
ASSETS
Keywords
DocType
Citations 
physical characteristics change,frequent assessment,subjective assessment,cerebral palsy,improved function,involuntary movement,subjective seating assessment,proper seating,different seating adaptation,functional activity,root mean square
Conference
3
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.73
1
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Yu Iwasaki141.45
Tetsuya Hirotomi2174.66
Annalu Waller316026.10