Customizing Multi-Axis Load Cells for fMRI Rehabilitation
From: Product Design & Development - 08/24/2010
By: John Ramming

Using load cell sensors in conjunction with fMRI (functional Magnetic
Resonance Imaging) to study the muscle-brain connection of patients who have
experienced stroke or head trauma is a new and promising breakthrough for
studying rehabilitation techniques. However, to accomplish this, very precise
and accurate measurements must be conducted to see how different therapies
are - or are not - working. 

The main problem is that the patient is asked to apply a variety of loads
that need to be replicated at different times during the course of treatment.
Changes in the patient's response over time are used to gauge progress of the
therapy. 

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http://www.pddnet.com/editorial-john-ramming-customizing-multi-axis-load-cells-for-fmri-rehabilitation-082410/

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