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Measurement of Trunk Movement during Sit-to-Stand Motion Using Laser Range Finders: A Preliminary Study

Sensors, 2023
The sit-to-stand (STS) motion evaluates physical functions in frail older adults. Mounting sensors or using a camera is necessary to measure trunk movement during STS motion.
Haruki Toda, Kiyohiro Omori, Katsuya Fukui, Takaaki Chin   +3 more
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Assistive Technology to Promote Communication and Social Interaction for People With Deafblindness: A Systematic Review

Frontiers in Education, 2020
Background: People with deafblindness experience stigmatization, exclusion, and isolation. Due to complex communication challenges, feelings of isolation and exclusion can increase. However, assistive technology can change these negative outcomes.
Vernandi Dyzel, Rony Oosterom-Calo, Mijkje Worm, Paula S. Sterkenburg, Paula S. Sterkenburg   +4 more
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The use of assistive technology in classroom activities for learners with motor impairments at a special school in South Africa

South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2020
Introduction: Participation in education is the right of every child, regardless of disability. An Assistive Technology and Inclusion Programme, implemented at a special school, has provided learners with motor impairments with an alternative to typical
Marieta Visser, Mariette Nel, Melissa de Klerk, Annique Ganzevoort, Caroline Hubble, Almaré Liebenberg, Marié Snyman, Megan Young   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Acceptance of Culturally Adapted Signing Avatars Among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals

IEEE Access
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals often encounter significant challenges in communication and accessing digital content, with Sign Language as their primary mode of communication.
Achraf Othman, Amira Dhouib, Hajer Chalghoumi, Oussama El Ghoul, Amnah Al-Mutawaa   +4 more
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Evolution and Trends in Sign Language Avatar Systems: Unveiling a 40-Year Journey via Systematic Review

Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 2023
Sign language (SL) avatar systems aid communication between the hearing and deaf communities. Despite technological progress, there is a lack of a standardized avatar development framework.
Maryam Aziz, Achraf Othman
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of early aquatic exercise intervention on trunk strength and functional recovery of patients with lumbar fusion: a randomized controlled trial

Scientific Reports, 2023
This study investigated the effectiveness of an early aquatic exercise program on trunk muscle function and functional recovery of patients with lumbar fusion. Twenty-eight subjects were divided into two equal groups.
An-Hua Huang, Wen-Hsiang Chou, Wendy Tzyy-Jiuan Wang, Wen-Yin Chen, Yi-Fen Shih   +4 more
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

ARATA’s response to the NDIA’s assistive technology discussion paper [PDF]

, 2015
The Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) responds to the NDIA’s AT Discussion Paper, and advocates that roles for all stakeholders must be considered.  • Summary of ARATA\u27s key recommendations arising from
Natasha Layton, Trina Phuah, Emily Steel, Emma Friesen   +3 more
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The Kenyan assistive technology ecosystem: a network analysis

Global Health Action
Background Assistive technology is central to the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities. However, there remains limited access to assistive technology throughout much of the world, with particularly poor access in lower- and middle ...
Emma M. Smith, Stephanie Huff, Rose Bukania, Bernard Chiira, Catherine Holloway, Malcolm MacLachlan   +5 more
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Effects of a 6-Minute Fast-Walking Protocol on Changes in Muscle Activity in Individuals with Flatfoot

Applied Sciences, 2022
Flatfoot causes abnormal biomechanics in the lower extremity, resulting in discomfort and excessive burden on lower extremity muscles during functional tasks, and it potentially leads to associated syndromes in the lower extremity.
Chu-Yuan Chiang, Kuang-Wei Lin, Hui-Min Lee, Shun-Hwa Wei, Li-Wei Chou   +4 more
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