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Virtual Rehabilitation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Through Force Feedback

Abstract:

The present paper proposes a system oriented to the rehabilitation of carpal tunnel syndrome by means of the use of haptic devices with force feedback. The system, based on entertainment, handles different applications, as well as movements in a 3D graphic environment, which is devised with daily tasks that allow to develop skills and abilities to reduce patient´s affection. The system is designed with the integration of Unity3D, as well as Novint Falcon haptic device. In which, the patient interacts with the developed applications while receives force feedback. At the same time, the patient performs physiotherapeutic exercises that attack the affection in a proper manner to improve patient’s health. Experimental results manifest the system’s validity, which generates necessary and efficient exercises for the process of carpal tunnel rehabilitation. In addition, the system deploys a human – machine interaction oriented to the development of physic therapies.