Development of Novel Upper Extremity Outcome Measures Using 3D-Vision Technology



Duration: 2011-now
Funding: NIH U01, PPMD
Collaborators: Dr. Jay Han, UC Davis Medical Center
Researchers: Gregorij Kurillo, Robert Matthew




Goals:

  • Development and validation of new upper-extremity outcome measure for functional evaluation in patients with musculoskeletal impairments.
  • Data acquisition methodology is based on Microsoft Kinect camera.
  • Validation of reachable workspace outcome measure using standardized clinical tests.


    Methods:
    Reachable workspace obtained from kinematic measurements from 3D vision camera is used as a proxy of upper-limb function. We are currently clinically validating the proposed outcome measure in a group of patients with various neuromuscular disorders.


    Applications:
    Physical therapy, testing of drug effectiveness, remote health care, ergonomics.



    Publications:

  • J.J. Han, E. de Bie, A. Nicorici, R.T. Abresch , R. Bajcsy, G. Kurillo, "Reachable workspace reflects dynamometer-measured upper extremity strength in FSHD", Muscle and Nerve, 2015. Accepted.
  • J. Han, G. Kurillo, T. Abresch, E. de Bie, A. Nicroci Lewis, R. Bajcsy, "Upper extremity 3D reachable workspace analysis in dystrophinopathy using Kinect", Muscle and Nerve, 2015. Accepted.
  • J.J. Han, G. Kurillo, R.T. Abresch, A. Nicorici, R. Bajcsy, "Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity of a 3D Vision Sensor-based Upper Extremity Reachable Workspace Evaluation in Neuromuscular Diseases", PLOS Currents in Muscular Dystrophy, Dec 12. Edition 1.
  • G. Kurillo, A. Chen, R. Bajcsy, J.J. Han, "Evaluation of upper extremity reachable workspace using Kinect camera," Technology and Health Care, vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 641-656, 2013.
  • G. Kurillo, J.J. Han, Š. Obdržálek, P. Yan, R.T. Abresh, A. Nicorici, R. Bajcsy, "Upper Extremity Reachable Workspace Evaluation with Kinect", Stud Health Technol Inform. 2013;184:247-53 (Proceedings of MMVR 2013).
  • G. Kurillo, J.J. Han, R.T. Abresch, A. Nicorici, P. Yan and R. Bajcsy, "Development and Application of Stereo Camera-Based Upper Extremity Workspace Evaluation in Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases", PLOS ONE journal, September 2012.