Wearable Muscle Movement Tracking Device
Charlotte Brockmann
Engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been researching new ways of measuring human muscle-tendon force and movement. They are led by mechanical engineering professor Darryl Thelen. Past methods have only been able to provide limited information on the human muscles and tendons. This new way of tracking these movements is non-invasive compared to previous studies.
The device is called a shear wave tensiometer. It is a skin mounted tapping device and miniature accelerometer. It taps the tendon 50 times per second which initiates a wave in the tendon. It detects phases of passive tendon tensioning. They are measuring the forces on the Achilles tendon, and the patellar and hamstring tendons. By using this device, it will enable doctors and medical facilities to plan more effective treatments for patients dealing with musculoskeletal disease and injuries. It will help with rehabilitation, sports and orthopedics.
Charlotte Brockmann
Engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been researching new ways of measuring human muscle-tendon force and movement. They are led by mechanical engineering professor Darryl Thelen. Past methods have only been able to provide limited information on the human muscles and tendons. This new way of tracking these movements is non-invasive compared to previous studies.The device is called a shear wave tensiometer. It is a skin mounted tapping device and miniature accelerometer. It taps the tendon 50 times per second which initiates a wave in the tendon. It detects phases of passive tendon tensioning. They are measuring the forces on the Achilles tendon, and the patellar and hamstring tendons. By using this device, it will enable doctors and medical facilities to plan more effective treatments for patients dealing with musculoskeletal disease and injuries. It will help with rehabilitation, sports and orthopedics.
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