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Modern Intervention Tools for Rehabilitation

1st Edition - August 22, 2023

Authors: Meena Gupta, Dinesh Bhatia, Prakash Kumar

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 1 2 4 - 7

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9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 8 5 3 - 0

Modern Intervention Tools for Rehabilitation addresses current advancements in rehabilitation to better equip clinicians and researchers in the field. This resource will equip… Read more

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Modern Intervention Tools for Rehabilitation addresses current advancements in rehabilitation to better equip clinicians and researchers in the field. This resource will equip professionals for better patient outcomes and improve future rehabilitation research quality. An interdisciplinary understanding of the rehabilitation field is crucial for improved patient care and outcomes, with relevance to patient care in other disciplines as well. With chapters dedicated to diagnostics, choosing appropriate techniques, managing medical treatment, and proper equipment care, readers will be well-equipped to decide on protocols, increase patient outcomes, and improve quality of life.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1 Introduction
Concept of modern intervention tools
Concept and history of rehabilitation
Benefits of modern intervention tools in rehabilitation
IT in rehabilitation
Robotic system for gait rehabilitation
Android-based system for rehabilitation
References
Chapter 2 Ethics in modern rehabilitation system
Concept of law and ethics in healthcare
Ethical issues in modern rehabilitation industry
References
Chapter 3 Micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) sensor technologies
Introduction to micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS)
Applications of MEMS in engineering product designing
Advantages of MEMS
Disadvantages of MEMS
Future growth of MEMS
Discussions and summary
References
Chapter 4 Brain stimulation in rehabilitation
Introduction
Brain stimulation technologies
Vagus nerve stimulation
Mechanism of action of vagus nerve stimulation
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Mechanism of transcranial magnetic stimulation
Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES)
Safety and tolerability of tES
Evolution in TMS
The development of modern transcranial magnetic stimulation
Structural variation of figure-eight coils
Role of TMS in stroke
Role of TMS in cerebral palsy
Role of TMS in Alzheimer's disease
Role of TMS in dementia
Role of TMS in autism
Deep brain stimulation
Mechanism of deep brain stimulation
Risk factors and side effects
DBS in various neurological conditions
Parkinson's disease
Dystonia
Huntington's disease
DBS in Alzheimer's disease
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Advanced robotic rehabilitation
Introduction
Robotic rehabilitation
Evaluation in the field of rehabilitation
Lower limb rehabilitation
Tethered exoskeleton
End-effector devices
Untethered exoskeletons
Patient-guided suspension systems
Upper limb rehabilitation
Existing upper limb exoskeleton
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Neural prosthesis in rehabilitation
Introduction to the mechanism of action of neural prosthesis in rehabilitation
Clinical application relevance in sensory prosthesis
Neuroprosthesis in cognitive and physical domain
Summary
References
Chapter 7 Virtual reality, augmented reality technologies, and rehabilitation
Introduction
Virtual reality
Augmented reality
Brain–computer interface
BCI technology
Recording and decoding
Neural features and degrees of freedom
External output devices
Neuromuscular FES
Virtual reality and BCI
Orthoses, exoskeleton, and robots
BCI applications in rehabilitation
Motor restoration (spinal cord injury, stroke)
Sensory restoration
Ethical considerations of BCI use in rehabilitation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Machine learning, artificial intelligence technologies, and rehabilitation
Introduction
Machine learning for rehabilitation
Artificial intelligence in rehabilitation
Big data in healthcare
Case study: public health system and AI
Converging machine learning and AI for the future healthcare
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Exploring the frontiers of assistive technologies in rehabilitation
Background
Mobile health technology
Challenges in the deployment of mobile health technology
Smart homes assistive technologies
Technological assistance services
Importance of technological and personal assistance
References
Index

Meena Gupta

Meena Gupta is PhD in Biomedical Engineering from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India in 2021. She did post graduation in Physiotherapy (Neurology) in 2010 and graduated in 2007. Currently working as Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. She has more than 15 years in the field of disability and rehabilitation and was selected for the best research award in the field of disability name as Dr. M.B Athray Award in 2016.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Amity University, India

Dinesh Bhatia

Dinesh Bhatia pursued his PhD in Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering from MNNIT, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Mumbai University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was selected for the “Young Scientist Award (BOYSCAST)” in (2011–12) by the Government of India to pursue research in osteoarthritis (OA) at Adaptive Neural Systems Laboratory, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA. He was selected as one of the twelve young biomedical scientists by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India in 2015 to pursue research in the field of sensory prosthetics at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He has authored/published 300+ articles, 12 books, and 30 book chapters. His interest areas are smart healthcare technologies, assistive technologies, and environmental sustainability.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Technology, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), India

Prakash Kumar

Prakash Kumar received PhD in Geriatric Mental Health from King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, in 2017 after a post-graduation specialization in occupational therapy. He has over 15 years of clinical and research experience from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, primarily in the geriatric population. He also received a Government of Ireland International Scholarship and completed a post-doc advanced postgraduation medical gerontology programme from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Presently, he is working as an Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Occupational Therapy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Amity University, India