222 MyoVIRT in progress

Co-development and validation of an accessible virtual platform for muscle contraction training for people with upper limb amputations

Intervention area

Mobility

Start date

June 1, 2026

End date

August 31, 2027

Many pediatric populations can benefit from therapies using EMG, following musculoskeletal or neurological damage. However, the available technologies in Québec are limited and not motivating for youth. This project goal is to develop a library of games and simulations using low-cost EMG sensors to offer to pediatric patients at home, a motivating and specific a muscle contraction control training solution.

Lead applicant

Yosra Cherni

Université de Montréal

École de kinésiologie et des sciences de l'activité physique

5 INTER mandates

Team

David Labbé

École de technologie supérieure

Génie logiciel et des technologies de l'information

22 INTER mandates