| Project/Area Number |
24650346
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
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| Research Institution | The University of Tokyo |
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Principal Investigator |
TANAKA Toshiaki 東京大学, 先端科学技術研究センター, 特任教授 (40248670)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
IZUMI Takashi 東海大学熊本校舎, 基盤工学部医療福祉工学科, 教授 (80193374)
NAKAJIMA Yasuhiro 地方独立行政法人北海道立総合研究機構, 産業技術研究本部工業試験場, 研究員主査 (10469710)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2012-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2013)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥3,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,950,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥450,000)
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| Keywords | 高齢者・障がい者 / 健康・福祉工学 / リハビリテーション / 立位バランス検査・訓練 / 感覚検査 |
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| Research Abstract |
In this study, we developed a device that quantitatively evaluates the changes in threshold values for tactile sensation in the toes and soles and proprioception of the ankle joints in elderly adults while standing. Furthermore, we analyzed the effectiveness that the device can be utilized for improving a poor balance by using vibratory and proprioceptive sensory stimulation to the soles and ankle joints. The results showed the great difference in tactile sense of feet and proprioceptive sense of ankle joint between the young and elderly groups. The device has made it possible to measure tactile and proprioceptive sensation of the lower extremities while standing. In the future, we intend to contribute to improve poor balance and prevent falls of the elderly and the disabled persons by using our device.
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