High resolution miniature MET sensors for healthcare and sport applications

Abstract

A device has been developed for determining the motion parameters of the human body and lower limbs intended for use in orthopedic healthcare facilities, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders, sports medicine. The layout of a miniature detector of movement parameters, consisting of six miniatures high precision molecular-electronic technology (MET) sensors (three linear motion sensors and three angular motion sensors) designed to be fixed on human lower limbs and body, was developed and constructed. Data processing algorithms have been developed to define, in addition to the provided instrumentally accurate data on linear and angular motion parameters at sensor fixation points, the major phases of motion corresponding to the periods of rest, start and end of the motion, as well as the actual movements of human limbs and body.