The applicability of noncontact sensors in the field of rehabilitation medicine

J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024 Jan;41(1):53-55. doi: 10.12701/jyms.2023.01144. Epub 2023 Dec 26.

Abstract

A noncontact sensor field is an innovative device that can detect, measure, or monitor physical properties or conditions without direct physical contact with the subject or object under examination. These sensors use a variety of methods, including electromagnetic, optical, and acoustic technique, to collect information about the target without physical interaction. Noncontact sensors find wide-ranging applications in various fields such as manufacturing, robotics, automobiles, security, environmental monitoring, space industry, agriculture, and entertainment. In particular, they are used in the medical field, where they provide continuous monitoring of patient conditions and offer opportunities in rehabilitation medicine. This article introduces the potential of noncontact sensors in the field of rehabilitation medicine.

Keywords: Brain injuries; Musculoskeletal diseases; Noncontact sensor; Rehabilitation; Spinal cord injuries.