Wearable-Based Kinematic Analysis of Upper-Limb Movements During Daily Activities Could Provide Insights into Stroke Survivors' Motor Ability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frequent and objective monitoring of motor recovery progression holds significant importance in stroke rehabilitation. Despite extensive studies on wearable solutions in this context, the focus has been predominantly on evaluating limb activity. This study aims to address this limitation by delving into a novel measure of wrist kinematics more intricately related to patients' motor capacity.

Objective

To explore a new wearable-based approach for objectively and reliably assessing upper-limb motor ability in stroke survivors using a single inertial sensor placed on the stroke-affected wrist.

Methods

Seventeen stroke survivors performed a series of daily activities within a simulated home setting while wearing a six-axis inertial measurement unit on the wrist

SUBMITTER: Lee SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11405131 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature