Contralaterally EMG-triggered functional electrical stimulation during serious gaming for upper limb stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Virtual Reality/serious games (SG) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) therapies are used in upper limb stroke rehabilitation. A combination of both approaches seems to be beneficial for therapy success. The feasibility of a combination of SG and contralaterally EMG-triggered FES (SG+FES) was investigated as well as the characteristics of responders to such a therapy.

Materials and methods

In a randomized crossover trial, patients performed two gaming conditions: SG alone and SG+FES. Feasibility of the therapy system was assessed using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI), the Nasa Task Load Index, and the System Usability Scale (SUS). Gaming parameters, fatigue level and a technical documentation was implemented for further information.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Hohler C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10248145 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature