System to monitor and correct posture and lower extremity movement during vibration exercise training
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Whole body vibration has had promising results when used as a type of exercise to strengthen muscle function, balance and bone strength among other things. One issue of particular interest with this form of therapy is that vibration can be transmitted to other parts of the body where it can cause damage to soft tissues and sensitive organs especially in the spine and head. Therefore, it is important to monitor the transmission of the vibrations and to determine safe positions for the therapy to be performed in to minimize the chance of injury. Our group will attempt to develop a system to monitor vibration transmission and joint angles and positioning to help therapists perform this exercise safely on their patients.
References:
- Rittweger, Eur J Appl Physiol (2010) 108:877–904: Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be
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Team Members
- James Hermus - Team Leader
- Cameron Hays - Communicator
- Hannah Lider - BSAC
- Michal Adamski - BWIG
- Jennifer Westlund - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. John Webster - Advisor
- Dr. Bjoern Buehring - Client
Related Projects
- Spring 2015: Posture monitor for vibration exercise training
- Fall 2014: System to monitor and correct posture and lower extremity movement during vibration exercise training