Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring/measuring parameters related to the use of devices/systems in various diagnostic/therapeutic applications are provided. The systems/methods communicate monitored/measured parameters to data processing and/or data display units for review and/or responsive action. Modular units may be provided for use with orthotic devices, e.g., arm slings and orthotic boots for foot and lower leg immobilization, and in conjunction with prosthetic devices, e.g., prosthetic arms and/or legs. The sensing/feedback mechanisms may be strap-based, or mounted/associated with webbing, ratchet systems and/or other tensioning mechanisms. The sensing/feedback mechanism may include an inductive sensor that interacts with conductive material embedded in a strap to produce a signal indicating the location of the inductive sensor with respect to the strap. The position sensor may include multiple coils and multiple conductive materials may be imbedded in the strap.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring and/or monitoring compliance and/or quality of brace usage is provided that includes one or more straps, one or more assemblies interacting with the one or more straps, and measurement mechanism(s) associated with the strap/assembly combination to generate information related to compliance and/or quality of brace usage. The systems and methods may be retrofit to existing scoliosis braces and may be used to transmit information to remote devices and/or processors. In addition, information concerning compliance and/or quality of brace usage may be communicated to a user and/or health care provider(s), e.g., through one or more signaling elements such as aural, visual and/or haptic signaling elements associated with the at least one assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring/measuring parameters related to the use of devices/systems in various diagnostic/therapeutic applications are provided. The systems/methods communicate monitored/measured parameters to data processing and/or data display units for review and/or responsive action. Modular units may be provided for use with orthotic devices, e.g., arm slings and orthotic boots for foot and lower leg immobilization, and in conjunction with prosthetic devices, e.g., prosthetic arms and/or legs. The sensing/feedback mechanisms may be strap-based, or mounted/associated with webbing, ratchet systems and/or other tensioning mechanisms. The sensing/feedback mechanism may include an inductive sensor that interacts with conductive material embedded in a strap to produce a signal indicating the location of the inductive sensor with respect to the strap. The position sensor may include multiple coils and multiple conductive materials may be imbedded in the strap.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring/measuring parameters related to the use of devices/systems in various diagnostic/therapeutic applications are provided. The systems/methods communicate monitored/measured parameters to data processing and/or data display units for review and/or responsive action. Modular units may be provided for use with orthotic devices, e.g., arm slings and orthotic boots for foot and lower leg immobilization, and in conjunction with prosthetic devices, e.g., prosthetic arms and/or legs. The sensing/feedback mechanisms may be strap-based, or mounted/associated with webbing, ratchet systems and/or other tensioning mechanisms. The sensing/feedback mechanism may include an inductive sensor that interacts with conductive material embedded in a strap to produce a signal indicating the location of the inductive sensor with respect to the strap. The position sensor may include multiple coils and multiple conductive materials may be imbedded in the strap.