A research protocol on leap motion tracking device: A novel intervention method in distal radial fracture rehabilitation

Arora, Sakshi P.; Naqvi, Waqar M.

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“…Also, significant results were found in the follow-up in coordination, speed of movements, and fine and gross for the more affected side, as demonstrated by Cuesta-Gómez et al [ 16 ]. However, findings regarding distal radial fractures were inconclusive, according to Arora et al [ 17 ].…”

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Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury Using the Leap Motion Controller

Al Nattah,

Tiberti,

Segaletti

2024

Cureus

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In this article, we present a case study involving a patient with spinal cord injury (SCI), resulting in tetraplegia and subsequent loss of upper limb function. The subject of our study was a 23-year-old woman with incomplete tetraplegia stemming from a cervical spinal cord injury. Our primary objective was to enhance hand function and grip strength. Throughout the intervention, we observed substantial enhancements in hand function, range of motion, and muscle power. Notably, the patient exhibited a favorable response to the therapy, demonstrating commendable adherence and active participation. To create an optimal training environment tailored to the patient's needs, we employed the Unity 3D game engine in conjunction with a Leap Motion controller sensor. This combination facilitated the development of a semi-immersive virtual training environment. The utilization of this technology aimed to simulate a conducive training atmosphere for the rehabilitation of hand function. Based on our study outcomes, we advocate for the incorporation of leap motion-related exercises in the treatment of hand functional loss and weakness. The promising results observed in this case study prompt the recommendation for further large-scale studies to validate and substantiate our findings. Such investigations would contribute to the establishment of evidence-based practices and enhance the understanding of the efficacy of Leap Motion technology in addressing upper limb impairments associated with spinal cord injuries.

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Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury Using the Leap Motion Controller

Al Nattah,

Tiberti,

Segaletti

2024

Cureus

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“…For example, in a clinical study of functional exercises based on cast immobilized patients conducted by Reid et al (2020) , patients were asked to perform palmar flexion and dorsiflexion and fist clenching for the wrist joint. Arora and Naqvi (2022) in a clinical validation trial of a leap motion tracking device had patients perform five movements: fingers flexion and extension, flexion and extension of the thumb, wrist radial and ulnar deviation, forearm pronation and supination and wrist flexion and extension. The results of the experiment verified the effectiveness of these rehabilitation exercises.…”

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Wearable rehabilitation wristband for distal radius fractures

Zha,

Xu,

Cai

et al. 2023

Front. Neurosci.

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BackgroundDistal radius fractures are a common type of fracture. For patients treated with closed reduction with splinting, a period of rehabilitation is still required after the removal of the splint. However, there is a general lack of attention and low compliance to rehabilitation training during this period, so it is necessary to build a rehabilitation training monitoring system to improve the efficiency of patients’ rehabilitation.MethodsA wearable rehabilitation training wristband was proposed, which could be used in the patient’s daily rehabilitation training scenario and could recognize four common wrist rehabilitation actions in real-time by using three thin film pressure sensors to detect the pressure change curve at three points on the wrist. An algorithmic framework for classifying rehabilitation training actions was proposed. In our framework, an action pre-detection strategy was designed to exclude false detections caused by switching initial gestures during rehabilitation training and wait for the arrival of the complete signal. To classify the action signals into four categories, firstly an autoencoder was used to downscale the original signal. Six SVMs were then used for evaluation and voting, and the final action with the highest number of votes would be used as the prediction result.ResultsExperimental results showed that the proposed algorithmic framework achieved an average recognition accuracy of 89.62%, an average recognition recall of 88.93%, and an f1 score of 89.27% on the four rehabilitation training actions.ConclusionThe developed device has the advantages of being small size and easy to wear, which can quickly and accurately identify and classify four common rehabilitation training actions. It can easily be combined with peripheral devices and technologies (e.g., cell phones, computers, Internet) to build different rehabilitation training scenarios, making it worthwhile to use and promote in clinical settings.

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A research protocol on leap motion tracking device: A novel intervention method in distal radial fracture rehabilitation

Arora

Naqvi

2022

PLoS ONE

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Introduction Physiotherapeutic rehabilitation are used to optimize functional recovery following a distal radial fracture (DRF). Being most common upper limb fracture in all age groups, the DRF peaks in young men and in post-menopausal women with incidence ratio of 1:4. Leap motion control based rehabilitation of patients with DRF is limited. This research aims to assess the efficacy of leap motion control based rehabilitation in patients with DRF. Methods In an randomized parallel group trial, subjects (n = 40) with DRF will be recruited. The participants will be enrolled into either experimental or control group with 1:1 allocation ratio. Following the primary assessment and allocation, the participants in experimental group will receive both leap motion control and conventional therapy over a period of six weeks. Participants in conventional group would undergo only conventional therapy. The primary outcome measures will be Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and Universal goniometer however the grip strength and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used as secondary outcome measures. Purpose of the study The findings of this trial will examine the impact of leap motion control in DRF patients with conventional therapy on improving the functional activity, range of motion (ROM), grip strength and pain. Expected clinical implications To conclude, this research seeks to examine the rapid and long term effects of leap motion control in DRF patients. The study findings would help prospective patients with DRF, which may include a newly designed approach of rehabilitation.

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A research protocol on leap motion tracking device: A novel intervention method in distal radial fracture rehabilitation

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Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury Using the Leap Motion Controller

Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury Using the Leap Motion Controller

Wearable rehabilitation wristband for distal radius fractures

A research protocol on leap motion tracking device: A novel intervention method in distal radial fracture rehabilitation

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