ExerciseCheck: Remote Monitoring and Evaluation Platform for Home Based Physical Therapy

SPRING 2017 RESEARCH INCUBATION AWARDEES

Pl: Margrit Betke, Computer Science, CAS
Co-Pls: Theresa Ellis, Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, SAR

ExerciseCheck is a new digital health system designed to support rehabilitation. Users will exercise in front of a Microsoft Kinect motion sensing interface and a webcam that records the patients’ movement trajectory and provides visual feedback to the patient through the computer screen. A physical therapist will be able to monitor and provide feedback instantly or at a later time. The application will provide the user with cumulative quantitative analysis of their motion and will support therapists’ ability to assess and motivate patients. The application will reduce patients’ risk of injury and potential recovery delays.

This work is funded by a Digital Health Initiative Research Award made in June, 2017.