These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Kinematics and dynamic complexity of postural transitions in frail elderly subjects.
    Author: Ganea R, Paraschiv-Ionescu A, Salarian A, Büla C, Martin E, Rochat S, Hoskovec C, Piot-Ziegler C, Aminian K.
    Journal: Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc; 2007; 2007():6118-21. PubMed ID: 18003411.
    Abstract:
    The aim of this study was to propose a methodology allowing a detailed characterization of body sit-to-stand/stand-to-sit postural transition. Parameters characterizing the kinematics of the trunk movement during sit-to-stand (Si-St) postural transition were calculated using one initial sensor system fixed on the trunk and a data logger. Dynamic complexity of these postural transitions was estimated by fractal dimension of acceleration-angular velocity plot. We concluded that this method provides a simple and accurate tool for monitoring frail elderly and to objectively evaluate the efficacy of a rehabilitation program.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]