A Computer Vision-based Architecture for Remote Physical Rehabilitation
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https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.2045Keywords:
Physical Rehabilitation, Computer VisionAbstract
The use of computer vision in healthcare is constantly growing and the application of these techniques in the context of physical rehabilitation can bring great benefits. In this work, a software architecture was proposed which, with the use of computer vision techniques, aims to assist in the treatment and remote diagnosis of patients undergoing physical rehabilitation. The architecture was developed to allow the system to be used on computers and mobile devices. In the proposed system, the user with a professional profile can register and prescribe exercises for their patients according to the treatment. Users with a patient profile can view and perform the exercises that were prescribed for them in the application, relying on the application’s help to visually assist them with proper execution. A field research and a qualitative assessment were carried out in order to verify the usability and effectiveness of the application from the users’ point of view, with a positive reception.
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