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Falls are common and dangerous for the elderly or individuals with decreased independence or functional limitations. Fall recognition is extremely important for fallers, healthcare providers, and society. Immediate fall recognition triggers emergency services and potentially decreases individuals time with injury without care. Acute post-fall intervention works to mitigate life threatening fall consequences,...
With the growing population of the elderly, the need for mobile health solutions is also increasing. We propose a system which allows patients to perform basic stroke rehabilitation tests from their own homes. This drastically cuts down on patient/therapist visits, freeing up therapists for more pressing work. This paper will focus on the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) portion of our system. Our system...
PurposeThe purpose of this existential‐phenomenological study was to investigate the experience of being in a wheelchair. It was a prelude to a pilot study examining the effect of “seated” Tai Chi.
MethodsAn interpretive research group was used as were direct quotations to support the analysis. The interview question was as follows: “please describe specific experiences you have had in your wheelchair...
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