Tonefit Reha

At a glance

Project leader : Michael Failer, Dr. Eveline Graf, Michael McCaskey
Project team : Diana Failer, Urs Graf, Einar Nielsen, Corina Schuster-Amft, Bettina Sommer
Project budget : CHF 33'995
Project status : completed
Funding partner : Innosuisse (Innovationsprojekt / Projekt Nr. 26022.1 PFLS-LS)
Project partner : Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik NTB Buchs, BEXPLORA AG, Reha Rheinfelden
Contact person : Eveline Graf

Description

To modify an existing exercise device aimed at improved cardiovascular functioning and balance to meet the demands of neuro-orthopaedic rehabilitation. The modification will allow patients with noncommunicable diseases and related limited mobility to achieve effective levels of exercise intensity in early stages of rehabilitation. The portable solution offers autonomous continuation of exercise after rehabilitation discharge. Built-in sensor-technologies will allow clinically relevant evaluation of intensity (e.g. heart rate, cadence, speed) and movement variability (tremor, consistency of arm swings) as well as post-discharge evaluation of functional progress.

Publications

Sommer, Bettina; Pauli, Carole; McCaskey, Michael; Behrendt, Frank; Schuster-Amft, Corina; Graf, Eveline,

2022.

Biomechanical comparison of walking with a new, wearable rehabilitation training device to Nordic walking and regular walking in people with chronic low back pain.

Assistive Technology.

35(6), pp. 477-486.

Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2022.2138634

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