Postural Sway Measurement Using a Body-Worn Movement Sensor in Clinical Stroke Rehabilitation: Exploring Sensitivity to Change and Responsiveness.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

During rehabilitation, the balance of a person with stroke is commonly monitored using the Berg Balance Scale and the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test. These tests evaluate the ability to maintain balance in an upright position while performing tasks. Currently, clinical practice lacks an adequate assessment of balance impairments like the increased postural sway poststroke. Integrating postural sway measurement with a body-worn inertial measurement unit could offer clinicians an objective and rapid measurement method.

Objective

Sensitivity to change and responsiveness of postural sway measurement during stroke rehabilitation were explored.

Design

A longitudinal study was conducted.

Setting

Data were collected in 5 rehabilitation centers.

Part

SUBMITTER: Geerars M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12013811 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature