Quantified reflex strategy using an iPod as a wireless accelerometer application.
A primary aspect of a neurological evaluation is the deep tendon reflex, frequently observed through the patellar tendon reflex. The reflex response provides preliminary insight as to the status of the nervous system. A quantified reflex strategy has been developed, tested, and evaluated though the use of an iPod as a wireless accelerometer application integrated with a potential energy device to evoke the patellar tendon reflex. The iPod functions as a wireless accelerometer equipped with robust software, data storage, and the capacity to transmit the recorded accelerometer waveform of the reflex response wirelessly through email for post-processing. The primary feature of the reflex response acceleration waveform is the maximum acceleration achieved subsequent to evoking the patellar tendon reflex. The quantified reflex strategy using an iPod as a wireless accelerometer application yields accurate and consistent quantification of the reflex response.
rlemoyne07@gmail.com
Robert
R
LeMoyne
Timothy
T
Mastroianni
Warren
W
Grundfest
D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D055539:MP3-Player; D012026:Reflex, Stretch / Q000502:physiology*; D059015:Wireless Technology / Q000295:instrumentation*