The researchers used motion-capture technology to film the everyday movements of both healthy individuals and those who had suffered a stroke. The technology allows the researchers to better identify changes in motion following a stroke and provide clear, quantifiable information about the changes, which may lead to more targeted and effective stroke therapies.
“Computer technology provides better and more objective documentation of the problem in terms of the everyday life of the patient than what human observation can provide,” said principle researcher Margit Alt Murphy in a news release. “Our results show that computerized motion analysis could be a complement to a physician’s clinical diagnosis and an important tool in diagnosing motion problems.”
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