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of the host, or other times can be reabsorbed by the body) or assistive technolo-
gies (wheelchairs, communication aids, and similar items so on) are part of this
category (Figs.
2.3
,
2.4
,
2.5
,
2.6
).
2.2 Innovation in Biomedical Technology
Over the last 20 years we witnessed an extraordinary evolution and development
of biomedical systems. Thanks to the technological availability of new solutions
for sensing, computing and processing physiological data, the diagnostic capabil-
ity has reached a very fine resolution both in images and in chemical/biological
as well as biomechanical parameters. An example of these last systems are the
motion capture techniques applied to human movement analysis. Gait analysis
(Fig.
2.7
) is the best known application.
It is an analysis of each component of the phases of ambulation and it is an
essential part of the diagnosis of various neurologic disorders and the assessment
Fig. 2.3
Example of a
balance board for physical
rehabilitation of the ankle
joint and for equilibrium
disorders training exercises
Fig. 2.4
Example of
assistive technologies: a
wheelchair and its anti-
decubitus cushion
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