Advances in Technology-Assisted Neurorehabilitation

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-12-819877-3
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 750 g

Advances in Technology-Assisted Neurorehabilitation introduces biomedical engineers, health professionals and researchers to the study and integration of neurorehabilitation advances, specifically focusing on applied technologies and mathematical methods. Coverage includes neuromodulation, robotic rehabilitation devices, signal processing, human-machine interfaces, software development, serious games and virtual reality. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, including real world applications and new trends. Both medical and technological fields are represented, with a focus on neurological disease. With the computerization of today's therapeutic technology, this book is a valuable asset to any student in the bioengineering or healthcare fields.

Zielgruppe

*Neurorehabilitation/Biomedical Engineering Students and Researchers: Biological and mathematical; can learn to apply knowledge gained through this book in real life experiments. * Neurorehabilitation Practitioners: Medical and Rehabilitation; can learn about the usage of technology and tele-rehabilitation for their patients.* Rehabilitation Technology Manufacturers: Can use knowledge for improving their products related to physical, sensorial and cognitive impairments. * Rehabilitation Centers and Laboratories: Rehabilitation centers and laboratories can use the knowledge and perform case studies with the patients they have.

Autoren/Hrsg.

López, Natalia M.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Physiotherapie, Physikalische Therapie Rehabilitation
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Technology assisted neurorehabilitation as part of an integral and multidisciplinary perspective
2. Functional magnetic resonance imaging: a multimodal promising tool in neurorehabilitation
3. Quantitative assessment of functional recovery and evolution
4. Surface Electromyographic Signals as a Tool for Biomechanics and Muscle Coordination Analysis
5. Biometric measures: vision and inertial systems for neurorehabilitation
6. Robotics for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Exploration
7. Protocols for Post-Stroke Upper Limb Motor Rehabilitation Using New Methods: Experiences in Brazil, Ecuador, Japan, Spain, and Germany
8. The role of neurorehabilitation in the suppression of pathological tremor
9. Robot-mediated therapy to retrain ankle foot movements
10. Mixed Reality Navigation: providing visual and haptic feedback to empower navigation using Smart Walkers
11. Inmersive and non-inmersive serious games design concepts for neurorehabilitation
12. Functional electrical stimulation for motor neurorehabilitation
13. Brain-Computer Interfaces to promote upper limb functional motor recovery after stroke
14. Brain computer interfaces for communication, mobility and motor recovery
15. Invasive neuromodulation as a tool for neurorehabilitation
16. Non invasive neuromodulation as a novel neurorehabilitation treatment

Über Autor(innen)

López, Natalia M.
Natalia López received Biomedical Engineering., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Control Engineering from Universidad Nacional de San Juan (UNSJ) in 2001, 2007 and 2010, respectively. In 2003 she joined the Medical Technology Department UNSJ, where she is currently a Professor and Researcher from the CONICET (National Council of Scientific Technical Research). Much of her work is focused on biomedical signal processing, especially electromyographic signals, assistive devices, and the application of robotics in stroke and upper limb rehabilitation.