Robotic aided rehabilitation of hand function using a dynamic model for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)

• Applicants: Professor Dr. Rainer Burgkart; Dr. Alexander Lenz, since 8/2018
• Subject Area: Automation, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Intelligent Technical Systems, Robotics
• Term: from 2015 to 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 276036034

Basic idea is the benefit from hand modelling for rehabilitation. We like to improve CRPS therapy by objective evaluation of the current state and progress of therapy. Therefore we use markers as joint stiffness, ROM and grasp force. Additionally we design an exoskeleton using the model, which should make crucial contribution to therapy. Finally we investigate the relationship of muscle force, measured using electromyography, and finger force/movement.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• Ehemalige Antragsteller: Dr.-Ing. Daniel Renjewski, from 1/2017 until 8/2018; Professor Dr. Patrick van der Smagt, until 12/2016