Wearable ultrasound system would be accurate: Study

A wearable ultrasound monitor can move with the patient and provide an unprecedented level of insight into body dynamics.

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New Delhi: The study shows a wearable ultrasound system that can display relevant information about muscle function during dynamic physical activity.

Parag Chitnis of George Mason University led a team that developed a wearable ultrasound system that can produce clinically relevant information about muscle function during dynamic physical activity. He will present his work at the International Convention Centre Sydney.  A wearable ultrasound monitor can move with the patient and provide an unprecedented level of insight into body dynamics. 

"For instance, when an individual is performing a specific exercise for rehabilitation, our devices can be used to ensure that the target muscle is actually being activated and used correctly," said Chitnis. "Other applications include providing athletes with insights into their physical fitness and performance, assessing and guiding recovery of motor function in stroke patients, and assessing balance and stability in elderly populations during routine everyday tasks."