A Remote Laboratory Environment for Manipulative Therapy Learning

Authors

  • Octavio Pascoa Dias ESTSetubal/IPS
  • Tito Gerardo Amaral ESTSetubal/IPS
  • Vitor Fernao Pires ESTSetubal/IPS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v5i2.832

Abstract


The aim of this paper is to present a remote learning laboratory for physiotherapists. The implementation of such laboratory uses standard PCs, the popular software package Matlab, gloves with sensors and a camera. This system allows the students to do practical experiences at a long distance. They use a glove that measure the force applied by the physiotherapist on the patient. These signals are acquired by the computer student and send it to the school server. Then the teachers can analyze the force applied by the student on the patient. The student must also use a camera that allows to the teacher see the student movements.

Author Biographies

Octavio Pascoa Dias, ESTSetubal/IPS

DEE - Electrical Engineering Department Professor

Tito Gerardo Amaral, ESTSetubal/IPS

DEE - Electrical Engineering Department Professor

Vitor Fernao Pires, ESTSetubal/IPS

DEE - Electrical Engineering Department Professor

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Published

2009-05-02

How to Cite

Dias, O. P., Amaral, T. G., & Pires, V. F. (2009). A Remote Laboratory Environment for Manipulative Therapy Learning. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 5(2), pp. 18–22. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v5i2.832

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