Novel Kinect system helps keep Parkinson's patients moving

Novel Kinect system helps keep Parkinson's patients moving

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https://phys.org/news/2018-05-kinect-parkinson-patients.html

It's hoped the system, which was unveiled in the Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology and supported by Parkinson's UK, can be further developed for installing in patients' homes.

"Freezing of gait is one of the most disabling symptoms in people with Parkinson's, affecting its sufferers by impacting their gait performance and locomotion," said Dr Amin Amini, a researcher from Brunel's Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, who lead the research.