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Virtual reality is widely used for gaming and entertainment purposes but it is also currently used in the medical field. The use of Microsoft’s Kinect is applied in physical therapy. Kinect’s ability to track joint positions, body gestures and physical movements makes it a very useful tool in physical therapy. Golden Section Search is an efficient method in developing pattern or gesture recognition systems. The challenge therefore is how to utilize Kinect’s gesture recognition features with the use of Golden Section Search to create a virtual rehabilitation system for physical therapy patients. This virtual rehabilitation system can be used in a clinical setting and at home which can reduce the frequency of hospital visits of the patient, resulting in the reduction of therapy cost. There are different levels of rehabilitation needed by the patient. However, this study is focused on the different physical therapy exercises of the patient. This research will provide valuable information regarding the use of Kinect’s gesture recognition with Golden Section Search in developing a virtual rehabilitation system for physical therapy patients to improve their physical well­being as well as reducing their costs.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Computer Studies
Authors	Rizalino Barandino II, Emmanuel Hector Magulta
Page Count	22
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	March 1, 2015
Tags	Gesture Recognition, Golden Section Search, Kinect, Physical Therapy, Virtual Rehabilitation

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