Masters Applied Projects

Project 15

Monitoring Upright Posture in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: Foundations for a System to Provide Real-Time Feedback

Student: Sabina Minta-Jacobs

Mentors: Dr. James Abbas – SBHSE
Dr. Narayanan Krishnamurthi – Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics Ann & Robert H. Lurie Hospital of Chicago
Dr. Claire Honeycutt – SBHSE

YouTube Link: View the video link below before joining the zoom meeting

Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/87958370877

Time: 10am – 2pm

Abstract

Stooped posture is one of the main characteristic features in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). While the severity of stooped posture varies from person to person, research has shown that the progression of stooped posture can lead to falls. This project aims to develop a real-time feedback system to provide auditory cues to individuals with PD to straighten their posture. The system is being evaluated by investigating appropriate locations for placement of sensors as well as developing signal processing algorithms that will provide estimates of uprightness.

This study is part of a project that, if successful, will introduce a new system of rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease that will slow down the progression of stooped posture.