Support for rehab through an innovative camera system

In the Media Informatics degree program, Ms Lina Schad successfully completed her master's thesis on "GROoM - A Camera-Based System to Support Rehabilitation Therapy".

Under the supervision of Prof. Schrader (ITM) and with the kind support of PD Dr. med. Ruth Deck from the Department of Rehabilitation Research (ISE) has implemented a system that provides motivational support for post-rehabilitation exercise especially for patients with chronic back pain. Gamification methods have been integrated into an app that promotes the achievement of personal goals through a playful approach.

Literature: Lina Schad: "GROoM - A camera-based system to support rehabilitation therapy", master thesis, Institute of Telematics at the University of Lübeck, 14.02.2018.