"A virtual "body double" system has been developed to help people regain movement after a stroke by highlighting the muscles they are using. Pioneered by Dutch researchers, the system displays an image of the person training and the force at which they are using their muscles on a screen. The Human Body Model is being tested at the Sheba Hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel, reports the New Scientist" - BBCThis is the blog for CARG, the Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It will contain items of interest to CARG's own members and anybody else interested in the latest news about rehabilitation and heart-related matters. Canadian charitable number: 89675 0163 RR 0001 || e-mail: carg.ca@gmail.com || website: carg.ca || Blog disclaimer
Sunday, January 18, 2009
'Body double' aids stroke victims
"A virtual "body double" system has been developed to help people regain movement after a stroke by highlighting the muscles they are using. Pioneered by Dutch researchers, the system displays an image of the person training and the force at which they are using their muscles on a screen. The Human Body Model is being tested at the Sheba Hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel, reports the New Scientist" - BBC
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