A low-cost virtual coach for 2D video-based compensation assessment of upper extremity rehabilitation exercises

• Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 1 - 16
• Main Authors: Cóias, Ana Rita, Lee, Min Hun, Bernardino, Alexandre
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BioMed Central 28.07.2022; BMC
• Subjects: 2D video analysis; Audio data; Cameras; Classification; Compensation; Compensation assessment; Data analysis; Feedback; Geometric accuracy; Image processing; Kinematics; Low cost; Motion capture; Neural networks; Patients; Performance evaluation; Quality assessment; Quantitative analysis; Rehabilitation; Stroke; Therapists; Therapy; Two dimensional analysis; Upper extremity stroke rehabilitation therapy; Usability; Variables; Virtual coach; Webcams

Background The increasing demands concerning stroke rehabilitation and in-home exercise promotion grew the need for affordable and accessible assistive systems to promote patients’ compliance in therapy. These assistive systems require quantitative methods to assess patients’ quality of movement and...