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Project

Haptic Technology to Improve Balance in Patients with Amputations and Peripheral Neuropathy

Center:

CA-Tarjan Center UCLA, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2013

Contact Information:

Eileen Fowler
[email protected]
310-825-4028

Project Description:

This study is organized by the Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT) within Biomedical Engineering Department at UCLA. participants wear a vest that contains small balloons that provide feedback when inflated. Sensors in the shoes inflate these balloons when foot pressure occurs to provide foot-floor contact information to the participants. Bio-mechanical gait data is collected with and without this feedback system is activated. Patient testing takes place in Dr. Fowler's laboratory. UCLA students in Biomechanical Engineering working on graduate degrees participate in this research.

Keyword(s):

Haptic, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amputation, Research

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State