EMG Biofeedback System

This is a biofeedback system based on EMG signals of the patient to improve performance of malfunctioning muscles after surgery (e.g., lower motor neuron injury). It compares two pairing signals and lets the doctor or patient set a proper threshold to be reached by an injured muscle. The feedback would be in the form of a visual game, e.g., a race between two cars representing two muscles, such that every time a muscle contracts, the car accelerates.

This system is expected to be self-curing for patients who would receive instant results regarding their injured muscles through this feedback (game). It would be very helpful for patients who are at very early stages of rehabilitation and those who are set to perform home exercises in the right way. Many doctors have stated that patients show improved performance when their exercises are measured by EMG, which is not possible at the patient's home. The doctor's device would connect to the patient's device and instantly receive information about the patient's training sessions at home, muscle performance and be able to set new thresholds to improve patient's performance.