An actuating mechanism for evaluation of elbow joint motor function

• Main Author: Tiang, Peck Hor.
• Other Authors: Ling Shih Fu
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Assistive technology; DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Bio-mechatronics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/53964
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The motor function of human joints affects many activities in our lives. In particular, the human elbow joint is a critical joint which may experience impairment to its motor function due to medical conditions such as stroke and muscle dystrophy. Descriptive techniques were often used to me...