Carnegie Mellon University · EngineeringThe Smart Recovery Lab
Eni Halilaj · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Eni Halilaj's lab at Carnegie-Mellon University focuses on developing innovative smart garments to improve rehabilitation for patients recovering from knee surgeries, specifically anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. By using sensor technology, these garments monitor muscle activity and help track rehabilitation progress, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the risk of reinjury. This research merges engineering with physical therapy to create personalized rehabilitation strategies.
smart garmentsrehabilitationACL reconstructionsensor technologymuscle activity monitoring
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the effectiveness of smart garments in monitoring muscle activity during rehabilitation.
AIM 02Evaluate the correlation between muscle atrophy patterns and rehabilitation outcomes in ACL-R patients.
AIM 03Develop personalized rehabilitation protocols based on real-time muscle performance data.
Skills the Lab Values
sensor designdata analysisbiomechanical modelingrehabilitation protocolsdynamic gait analysis
Output against the department
Publications72bottom 13% of dept.240th of 278
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Citations1.7kbottom 12% of dept.244th of 278
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