PROGRESS: Completed Project	PROJECT REF: NA
PROJECT TITLE: Intelligent Hand Gripper – An Exerciser to help recover from hand dysfunction
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Introduction: (Maximum 100 words) Hand dysfunction is a major problem of stroke survivors affecting their independence in performing daily activities. There is no equipment available in the market specific for the training of hand function. The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the PolyU has developed an Intelligent Hand Gripper. By incorporating with computer games and visual feedback, the strength of the power and pinch hand grips can be trained. This exerciser can also assess and monitor progress of patients. An additional option for internet connection will be available to provide data storage and data analysis. When plugged into the internet, patient’s performance can be monitored and assessed by a physiotherapist in the tele-rehabilitation centre, while instantaneous feedback can be provided to the patient. Special Features and Advantages: (Maximum 50 words) - Graphical presentations of the captured data for visual feedback to patients - Light in weight - User-friendly - Additional option for internet connection (a) Data logging and storage for further analysis (b) Remote monitoring for tele-rehabilitation - assessment and treatment Application(s): (Maximum 50 words) - Home-based training – stroke survivors with hand dysfunction - Outcome evaluation – physiotherapists could retrieve the data about the patients’ performance for evaluating patients’ progress and treatment effects - A convenient communication tool between medical and health care professionals as well as the patients
FOCUS AREA(S): Health monitoring
KEYWORDS: remote health monitoring system for elderly
MODE OF COLLABORATION: consultancy, licensing
STATUS PATENT: NA	PATENT NO: NA
ORGANIZATION: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Margaret Mak	EMAIL: rsmmak@inet.polyu.edu.hk
TEL: (852)-2766 6708	FAX: (852)-2330 8656
WEBSITE:	DATE: 30/12/2004