RANGE OF MOTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for assessing the motion of one or more individuals without any attached markers comprising microprocessor coupled to a memory, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to:
- receiving input representing the locations of two or more select areas of the body for the one or more individuals in three-dimensional space over a select interval of time, andcalculating changes in positions of the two or more select areas of the body over the select interval of time for the one or more individuals to determine distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, angular velocity, range of motion or a combination thereof.
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Abstract
A system and method for range of motion evaluation and recording for physical therapy, ergonomics, training, and individual rehabilitation. While talking with the physical therapists, a frequently mentioned problem they encountered was to evaluate the range of motion of a patient during the performance of functional movements like standing up from a chair, taking objects off of the ground, squatting, and gait analysis. Physical therapists currently use a goniometer to measure the motion of a single angle and visually inspect for inconsistencies and subjectively assess the patient during performance of functional tasks.
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28 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for assessing the motion of one or more individuals without any attached markers comprising microprocessor coupled to a memory, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to:
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receiving input representing the locations of two or more select areas of the body for the one or more individuals in three-dimensional space over a select interval of time, and calculating changes in positions of the two or more select areas of the body over the select interval of time for the one or more individuals to determine distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, angular velocity, range of motion or a combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for assessing a motion of one or more individuals comprising:
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a tracking sensor for receiving input representing the locations of two or more select areas of the body for the one or more individuals in three-dimensional space over a select interval of time; a computer for receiving an input from the tracking sensor; and programming executable on the computer for calculating changes in positions of the two or more select areas of the body over the select interval of time for the one or more individuals to determine the distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, angular velocity, range of motion or a combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A system for assessing a motion of one or more individuals comprising:
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a tracking sensor for receiving input representing the locations of two or more select areas of the body for the one or more individuals in three-dimensional space over a select interval of time; a pain indicator device for use by the individual; a computer for receiving an input from the tracking sensor and pain indicator device; and programming executable on the computer for calculating changes in positions of the two or more select areas of the body over the select interval of time for the one or more individuals to determine the distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, angular velocity, range of motion or a combination thereof, and recording the positions when the pain indicator device is activated by the individual.
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