Design of an assistive device to detect freezing episodes and provide audio/vibratory cues to avoid falls

Authors

  • Vivek Chowdhury

  • Arka Goswami

  • Rakshit Nigam

  • P A Sridhar

How to Cite

Chowdhury, V., Goswami, A., Nigam, R., & A Sridhar, P. (2018). Design of an assistive device to detect freezing episodes and provide audio/vibratory cues to avoid falls. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(2.31), 114-116. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.31.13410

Received date: May 28, 2018

Accepted date: May 28, 2018

Published date: May 29, 2018

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.31.13410

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Abstract

This paper primarily discusses the Freezing of Gait which is a type of gait abnormality and generally occurs in Parkinson Disease patients which cause an interruption to their life. During a FOG episode, the subject is rendered unable to continue moving or even manoeuver. These episodes give rise to the danger of the patient landing on the ground and often renders a person immobile. The aim of this device is to develop a technique to identify the effect of ‘Freezing of Gait’ in people suffering from Parkinsons Disease and to provide feedback on detection and improving self-efficiency in about their daily life.

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How to Cite

Chowdhury, V., Goswami, A., Nigam, R., & A Sridhar, P. (2018). Design of an assistive device to detect freezing episodes and provide audio/vibratory cues to avoid falls. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(2.31), 114-116. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.31.13410

Received date: May 28, 2018

Accepted date: May 28, 2018

Published date: May 29, 2018