The applicability of noncontact sensors in the field of rehabilitation medicine

Noncontact sensors 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 have the advantage of enabling continuous longitudinal monitoring of a patient’s condition throughout the day. Physiatrists can explore the potential of noncontact sensors, collaborate with engineering experts, and utilize these sensors for the rehabilitative management of patients.

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  Noncontact sensors enable the immediate detection of unstable vital signs, enabling medical staff to respond quickly. Furthermore, these continuous measurements enable a comprehensive assessment of a patient’s condition.
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  The utilization of noncontact sensors enables continuous monitoring of patient movements, allowing for the detection of even subtle movements.
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  Noncontact sensors will provide accurate measurement and analysis of patients’ motion during exercise. Through these measurements and analyses, physiatrists can measure patients’ postures during exercise more accurately and in more detail, and patients can correct incorrect postures during exercise through feedback.