Fusion - Instant Analysis of Human Movement Development of ‘Click On and Play’ 3D ambulatory motion monitoring and feedback

The amount of musculoskeletal  disorders is growing. Simultaneously, the need for objective assessment of results of rehabilitation and physical therapy is increasing.

Project partners of FUSION target the development of 3D instant ambulatory monitoring and feedback of motor function applicable by each therapist / ergonomist / professional athlete without needing specific a priori knowledge.

Practical Fusion application in rehabilitation: A therapist obtains instant insight into the motion performed by the patient, enabling focused evaluation and guidance of the recovery process.

Such a method comprises of a set of wireless motion sensors that can randomly be attached to multiple body parts. Applications developed in FUSION also include a PC or handheld computer with software receiving data from the sensors and processing this data to accurate (real time) visualizations of posture, movement, coordination patterns or other data relevant to the situation.

Practical Fusion application in sports: A tool in development for instant coaching of coordination during rowing.

The intelligent FUSION methods determine which sensor is attached to which body part, how 'skewed' it is attached and which dimensions the body parts of the patient have. The methods themselves monitor the data quality and protect data against disturbances by the proximity of metal objects, motion artifacts and calamities.

FUSION results will form the basis of a new generation of practical, widely deployable tools for objective monitoring, recording and control of motor function in physiotherapy / rehabilitation, ergonomics and sports.

Project partners: Xsens Technologies BV, Roessingh Research & Development, University of Twente – Biomedical  Signals & Systems group, University of Twente – Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology – BioMechanical Engineering, Groot Klimmendaal – Technology Trial Centre

For more information: http://fusion3d.rrdweb.nl

The Fusion project is funded by:

Sterktes in de Regio	Vitaal Gelderland 2008	Economische Innovatie Overijssel

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