JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Pre-requisites

Nil

UNIT - I

Engineering concepts in Rehabilitation Engineering: Anthropometry: Methods for Static and dynamic Measurements, Area Measurements, Measurement of characteristics and movement, Measurement of Muscular Strength and Capabilities. Measurement tools and processes in Rehabilitation engineering: fundamental principles, structure, function; performance and behavior. Subjective and objective measurement methods.

UNIT - II

Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics in rehabilitation: Engineering Principles. Prosthesis - Amputation Types and Prescribed Prostheses, Components of Upper Limb Prosthesis – Sockets and Liners, Suspension, Control Systems (Myoelectric), Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Components, Terminal Devices. Components of Lower Limb Prosthesis – Sockets and Liners, Suspension, Hip, Pelvic, Knee and Ankle Components. Orthotics – Biomechanical Principles, Spinal, Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity FES Systems - Restoration of hand function, restoration of standing and walking.

UNIT - III

Engineering concepts in sensory rehabilitation Engineering: Sensory augmentation and substitution. Assistive Technology for visually Impaired: General Purpose, Task Specific (Mobility, Reading, Writing, Computer Access, Communication) Assistive Technology for Hearing: Impaired – Hearing Assistance Solutions – Medical and Surgical Approach to restore function - Hearing aids, cochlear implantation, Assistive Listening Solutions, visual and tactual Substitution.

UNIT - IV

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): User interface, Language Representation, Technology and Devices Features. Human Factors, Performance Measurement. Wheelchairs – Manual, Electric Power, Power Assisted, Multi-Functional, Standards, Wheelchairs Transportation System, Securement Systems.

UNIT - V

Rehabilitation Robotics: Intelligent Mobility Aids, Robotic Manipulation Aids, Therapeutic Robots. Environmental Control Systems. Brain computer interface.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Rory A. Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, Douglas A. Hobson – An introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering – CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2007. R16 B.TECH BIOMEDICAL ENGG.
• 2. Bronzino, Joseph; Handbook of biomedical engineering. 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2000.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Horia- Nocholai Teodorecu, L.C.Jain, intelligent systems and technologies in rehabilitation engineering; CRC; December 2000.
• 2. Robinson C.J Rehabilitation engineering. CRC press 1995 R16 B.TECH BIOMEDICAL ENGG.