Kumar, Damini and Caulfield, Brian and Foody, John and Markham, Charles and Ward, Tomas E. (2006) Wearable Kinematic And Physiological Biofeedback System For Movement Based Relaxation. In: Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14, 2006, Long Beach, California, USA.

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Abstract

Movement and mind control based arts such as Yoga and Tai Chi have been in existence for many centuries. In recent years much experimental evidence and research with a sound scientific basis has emerged to confirm that these arts / therapies have significant effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. The main benefits of these ancient therapies include: 1. Promotion of mental and physiological relaxation 2. Enhanced body posture & musculoskeletal function 3. Improved cardiorespiratory function 4. Improved psychological well being & perceived quality of life.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords:	Kinematic; Physiological Biofeedback System; Movement Based Relaxation;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Electronic Engineering
Item ID:	1355
Depositing User:	Dr Tomas Ward
Date Deposited:	12 May 2009 14:30
Refereed:	Yes
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Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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