Tabletops in motion: the kinetics and kinematics of interactive surface physical therapy

Authors:
Fraser Anderson;Michelle Annett;Walter Bischof
Affiliations:
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Venue:
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2012

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Abstract

Technology-based rehabilitation methods have shown promise for improving physical therapy programs, but much of the research is lacking quantitative analysis. We present a study conducted with healthy participants where we compared traditional "table-based" therapy methods with new technology-based methods. Using motion analysis and electromyography recordings, we assessed the kinetic and kinematic dimensions of participant motion during four activities. While technology-based methods are more enjoyable, our results indicate that it is the design of an activity that has a significant impact on the movements performed.