Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionA challenge in the engineering of auto-adjusting prosthetic sockets is to maintain stable operation of the control system while users…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. Whole-body vibration (WBV) experienced during manual wheelchair use was quantified across several types of terrain (tile, sidewalk, decorative br…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionAdolescents with neuromuscular disease face significant challenges accessing social leisure activities. Assistive technology has prov…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionThis manuscript describes the implementation of a Virtual Reality (VR) recreation program at long-term care sites across Ontario, Can…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionGrip strength is a reliable biomarker of overall health and physiological well-being. It is widely used in clinical practice as an ou…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionChildren with physical impairments may face challenges to play because of their motor impairments, which could lead to negative impac…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. Virtual reality (VR) simulators can help train manual wheelchair skills. Transfer of skills from the virtual to the real world may depend on the …
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionThis paper describes the findings of a pilot implementation project that explored the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology in…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionIn recent years, electromyography (EMG) has been increasingly studied for wearable applications. Conventional gel electrodes for elec…
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 9, Issue , January-December 2022. IntroductionSleep systems are supports used in lying, forming part of 24 h posture management programmes, for children and adults with severe mot…