Inverse dynamics modelling of upper-limb tremor, with cross-correlation analysis

Healthcare Technology Letters

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Laurence P. Ketteringham¹  David G. Western¹  Simon A. Neild¹  Richard A. Hyde¹  Rosie J.S. Jones²  Angela M. Davies-Smith² 

[1] Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol;MS Research Unit, Bristol & Avon Multiple Sclerosis (BrAMS) Centre, Frenchay Hospital

关键词: biomechanics;    torque;    diseases;    patient treatment;    inverse dynamics modelling;    upper limb tremor;    cross-correlation analysis;    joint torques;    limb motion;    inertial properties;    intention tremor;    multiple sclerosis;    body segments;    patient treatment;   

DOI  :  10.1049/htl.2013.0030

学科分类：肠胃与肝脏病学

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

A method to characterise upper-limb tremor using inverse dynamics modelling in combination with cross-correlation analyses is presented. A 15 degree-of-freedom inverse dynamics model is used to estimate the joint torques required to produce the measured limb motion, given a set of estimated inertial properties for the body segments. The magnitudes of the estimated torques are useful when assessing patients or evaluating possible intervention methods. The cross-correlation of the estimated joint torques is proposed to gain insight into how tremor in one limb segment interacts with tremor in another. The method is demonstrated using data from a single patient presenting intention tremor because of multiple sclerosis. It is shown that the inertial properties of the body segments can be estimated with sufficient accuracy using only the patient's height and weight as a priori knowledge, which ensures the method's practicality and transferability to clinical use. By providing a more detailed, objective characterisation of patient-specific tremor properties, the method is expected to improve the selection, design and assessment of treatment options on an individual basis.

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