Brain Computer Interfaces in Rehabilitation Medicine

One innovation currently influencing physical medicine and rehabilitation is brain –computer interface (BCI) technology. BCI systems used for motor control record neural activity associated with thoughts, perceptions, and motor intent; decode brain signals into commands for output devices; and perform the user’s intended action through an output device. BCI systems used for se nsory augmentation transduce environmental stimuli into neural signals interpretable by the central nervous system. Both types of systems have potential for reducing disability by facilitating a user’s interaction with the environment.
Source: PM and R - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Innovations Influencing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Source Type: research