Photogrammetry – principles of operation and application in rehabilitation
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2006, Vol 10, Issue 4
Abstract
Photogrammetry is a method of measurement of a physical object by means of images. The term comprises registration of electromagnetic radiation in a wide range of wave lengths. Determination of location of a point in a three-dimensional space is the common principle for all methods. Photographs of the same point taken simultaneously from at least two locations constitute the basis of calculations. Photogrammetric methods used in medicine fall into two basic groups: evaluation of movement and assessment of changes on a surface. The presented principle of classification is very simplified. The real complexity of the idea is reflected by a great variety of measurement systems. So far, Moiré’s system assessing the shape of the back has gained greatest popularity in rehabilitation. Methods assessing movement are much less common due to the prices of the equipment, necessity to use large rooms and being time-consuming. Fortunately, there has lately been an improvement in this respect. Depending on the capturing method, information about structure or movement can be obtained. None of the devices using most modern measurement technologies is able to examine both kinds of data simultaneously. The advantage of all photogrammetric systems is a large amount of information obtained; their disadvantage is a difficulty of its interpretation. Usefulness of measurement equipment requires presence of a system of data interpretation as an integral part of this equipment. Progress in rehabilitation depends on one hand on technical features of measurement equipment and, on the other hand, on rehabilitation specialists who will be able to formulate their expectations towards systems of movement measurement being newly developed.
Authors and Affiliations
Regina Tokarczyk, Tadeusz Mazur
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