Computational Intelligence and Deep Learning Methods for Neuro-rehabilitation Applications

Chapter 6: Machine learning for Developing neurorehabilitation-aided assistive devices

Shivalika Goyal, and Amit Laddi      Imaging, Avionics and Display Systems Department, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, Punjab, India

Abstract

The goal of neurorehabilitation, a sophisticated medical procedure, is to facilitate the recovery from a nervous system damage and to compensate for any functional alterations occurring from stroke, meningitis, brain or spinal trauma, or even from hereditary illnesses. Current neurorehabilitation models mostly rely on prolonged hospital visits and regular therapy sessions necessitating frequent physical interactions between rehab specialists and patients. Assistive devices were developed to maintain or enhance an individual's ...