Download or read book Advanced Technologies in Rehabilitation written by Andrea Gaggioli and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intends to examine the focus and aims that drive rehabilitation intervention and technology development. This book addresses the questions of what research is taking place to develop rehabilitation, applied technology and how we have been able to modify and measure responses in both healthy and clinical populations using these technologies.
Download or read book Assistive Technology for Rehabilitation Therapists written by Jennifer Angelo and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book offers an introduction to assistive technology for the beginning therapist. It includes the most current and practical information regarding the selection and use of technology in rehabilitation to improve the client's independence. It will be most appropriate for the reader who has a basic knowledge of rehabilitation as well as a solid foundation of human growth and development. Illustrated.
Download or read book Assistive Technology written by Marcia Joslyn Scherer and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2002 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the ways in which psychologists and other helping professionals can collaborate with users of assistive technology to help them get the most out of these devices. Thanks in large part to the 20th century's advances in technology, people with disabilities can live independent lives, contribute to their communities, attend regular schools, and work in professional careers as a result of assistive technology. This technological evolution has formented a shift from a medical model to a social model of technology delivery, an approach that puts as much emphasis on the user's community integration as it does on his or her physical capabilities. This change means that those in the field can no longer focus on the delivery of technology as an end in itself, but must go one step further and partner with consumers and communities to ensure that assistive devices are put to their best possible use.
Download or read book Rehabilitation Robotics written by Roberto Colombo and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rehabilitation Robotics gives an introduction and overview of all areas of rehabilitation robotics, perfect for anyone new to the field. It also summarizes available robot technologies and their application to different pathologies for skilled researchers and clinicians. The editors have been involved in the development and application of robotic devices for neurorehabilitation for more than 15 years. This experience using several commercial devices for robotic rehabilitation has enabled them to develop the know-how and expertise necessary to guide those seeking comprehensive understanding of this topic. Each chapter is written by an expert in the respective field, pulling in perspectives from both engineers and clinicians to present a multi-disciplinary view. The book targets the implementation of efficient robot strategies to facilitate the re-acquisition of motor skills. This technology incorporates the outcomes of behavioral studies on motor learning and its neural correlates into the design, implementation and validation of robot agents that behave as ‘optimal’ trainers, efficiently exploiting the structure and plasticity of the human sensorimotor systems. In this context, human-robot interaction plays a paramount role, at both the physical and cognitive level, toward achieving a symbiotic interaction where the human body and the robot can benefit from each other’s dynamics. Provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in the area of rehabilitation robotics Includes information on both therapeutic and assistive robots Focuses on the state-of-the-art and representative advancements in the design, control, analysis, implementation and validation of rehabilitation robotic systems
Download or read book Assistive Technology in Special Education written by Joan L. Green and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Assistive Technology in Special Education provides families, teachers, and therapists an update on how to use the latest technologies to help individuals who struggle with communication, literacy, and learning.
Download or read book Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision written by Roberto Manduchi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible. The key factor is to create consumer-driven technologies that solve the problems by addressing the needs of persons with visual impairments. Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision explores a broad range of technologies that are improving the lives of these individuals. Presenting the current state of the art, this book emphasizes what can be learned from past successful products, as well as what exciting new solutions the future holds. Written by world-class leaders in their field, the chapters cover the physiological bases of vision loss and the fundamentals of orientation, mobility, and information access for blind and low vision individuals. They discuss technology for multiple applications (mobility, wayfinding, information access, education, work, entertainment), including both established technology and cutting-edge research. The book also examines computer and digital media access and the scientific basis for the theory and practice of sensory substitution. This volume provides a holistic view of the elements to consider when designing assistive technology for persons with visual impairment, keeping in mind the need for a user-driven approach to successfully design products that are easy to use, well priced, and fill a specific need. Written for a broad audience, this book provides a comprehensive overview and in-depth descriptions of current technology for designers, engineers, practitioners, rehabilitation professionals, and all readers interested in the challenges and promises of creating successful assistive technology.
Download or read book Technology Rehabilitation and Empowerment of People with Special Needs written by Lena Pareto and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digitalization of society is spreading around the world and technology has become part of many people's daily lives. It acts as a means of communication, work, education and leisure. For populations with special needs (people with some kind of disability or disorder) technology can play an essential role in their rehabilitation and treatment. It also empowers the individuals themselves. The aim of this multi-disciplinary research for decades has been to explore, develop and evaluate innovative technology to aid people with disabilities through virtual reality and associated machinery. The field engages researchers from health sectors, areas of engineering and schools of education to collaborate in order to take on a holistic approach to meet these challenges.
Download or read book Advanced Technologies for the Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance Disorders written by Giorgio Sandrini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the field of gait and balance rehabilitation. It describes technologies and devices together with the requirements and factors to be considered during their application in clinical settings. The book covers physiological and pathophysiological basis of locomotion and posture control, describes integrated approaches for the treatment of neurological diseases and spinal cord injury, as well as important principles for designing appropriate clinical studies. It presents computer and robotic technologies currently used in rehabilitation, such as exoskeleton devices, functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality and many more, highlighting the main advantages and challenges both from the clinical and engineering perspective. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book is intended for people with different background and expertise, including medical and engineering students, clinicians and physiotherapists, as well as technical developers of rehabilitation systems and their corresponding human-compute interfaces. It aims at fostering an increased awareness of available technologies for balance and gait rehabilitation, as well as a better communication and collaboration between their users and developers.
Download or read book Assistive Technology in Special Education written by Joan L. Green and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assistive Technology in Special Education presents a wealth of practical, well-organized information to help families, teachers, and therapists find effective solutions for students with learning, literacy, and cognitive challenges. This third edition features new affordable tools to improve and compensate for challenges related to speaking, understanding, reading, writing, and thinking and remembering, as well as strategies to help students become more organized and efficient. Also highlighted are iOS devices, G Suite (Google Apps and Extensions), online collaborative sites, and features built into the computers and mobile devices readers already use. As technology changes and new operating systems make older programs obsolete, this book will empower readers to explore the most current resources as they become available.
Download or read book Rehabilitation Technology written by E. Ballabio and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In What Ways Can the Psychology of Perception Contribute to the Development of Rehabilitation Technology? -- The design and evaluation of rehabilitative computer technology for blind people: the need for a multidisciplinary approach -- Session 3.2: Issues on Methodologies II -- Information for People Planning Technical Research for Visually Disabled Persons -- Tools for Living: Design Principles for Rehabilitation Technology -- Networking, Consensus and Awareness -- Evaluation Methodologies for Rehabilitation Technology -- Session 3.3: Accent on User Needs -- User Requirements Capture for Adaptable Smarter Home Technologies -- An Integrated Research Strategy for Improving Communication Systems for Severely Physically Impaired Non-speaking People -- Evaluation of Products which are Intended to Ease the Lives of Elderly People: The Hi-Riser Chair -- Index of Authors
Download or read book Quality of Life Technology Handbook written by Richard Schulz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collaboration between leading scientists, practitioners, and researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, this book is a comprehensive resource describing Quality of Life technologies and their development, evaluation, adoption, and commercialization. It takes an interdisciplinary team approach to the process of tec
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Download or read book Neurorehabilitation Technology written by David J. Reinkensmeyer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised, updated, and substantially expanded third edition provides an accessible, practical overview of major areas of research, technical development and clinical application in the field of neurorehabilitation movement therapy. The initial section provides the basic framework and a rationale for technology application in movement therapy by summarizing recent findings in neuroplasticity and motor learning. The following section provides a detailed overview of the movement physiology of various neurologic conditions, illustrating how this knowledge has been used to design various neurorehabilitation technologies. The third section then explains the principles of human-machine interaction for movement rehabilitation. The fourth section provides an overview of assessment technology and predictive modeling in neurorehabilitation. The fifth section provides a survey of technological approaches to neurorehabilitation, including spinal cord stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality, wearable sensing, brain computer interfaces, mobile technologies, and telerehabilitation. The final two sections examine in greater detail the ongoing revolution in robotic therapy for upper extremity movement and walking, respectively. The promises and limitations of these technologies in neurorehabilitation are discussed, including an Epilogue which debates the impact and utility of robotics for neurorehabilitation. Throughout the book the chapters provide detailed practical information on state-of-the-art clinical applications of these devices following stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurologic disorders and future developments in the field. The text is illustrated throughout with photographs and schematic diagrams which serve to clarify the information for the reader. Neurorehabilitation Technology, Third Edition is a valuable resource for neurologists, biomedical engineers, roboticists, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and those training in these fields. Chapter “Spinal Cord Stimulation to Enable Leg Motor Control and Walking in People with Spinal Cord Injury is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Download or read book Orthotics written by John B. Redford and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For people new to orthotics, relates medical diagnoses to the specific technology of the field. Focuses on basic principles and standard devices that will continue to be practical no matter what advances the future may bring; considers economic as well as technical realities. Discusses orthoses for the lower limbs, the foot, the spine, and the upper limbs. Other topics include children, wheelchairs, driving modifications, and environmental control for people with disabilities. Includes an extensive glossary without pronunciation. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Technology in Cognitive Rehabilitation written by Peter Gregor and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation explores the potential of information technology to provide support for people with cognitive dysfunction.
Download or read book Rehabilitation Technology written by Glenn E Hedman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their practical expertise. Each chapter provides sources--suggested readings and professional organizations--for further information on each topic. This volume will be useful in the future in giving professionals a method for seeing where new devices fit into the spectrum of assistive technology.
Download or read book Enabling Technology for Neurodevelopmental Disorders written by Tanu Wadhera and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-04-20 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cutting-edge volume explores how technological tools can be designed, engineered and implemented to assess and support individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders from diagnosis through to rehabilitation. Tanu Wadhera and Deepti Kakkar and their expert contributors focus on technological tools as equalizers in Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) at every stage, the importance of demand-specific design, and how we can best engineer and deploy both invasive and non-invasive individual-centered approaches that support and connect individuals. Considering the perspectives of patients, clinicians and technologists, it explores key topics including design and evaluation of platforms for tech-tools, automated diagnosis, brain imaging techniques, tech-diagnostic frameworks with AI and machine learning, sensing technology, smart brain prosthetics, gamification, alternative communication devices, and education tools and interactive toys. Outlining future challenges for research, Enabling Technology for Neurodevelopmental Disorders is useful for scholars and professionals in psychology, technology, engineering and medicine concerned with design, development and evaluation of a range of assistive technological tools.
