Deans' stroke musings: A Device for Monitoring Arm Movements in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Changing stroke rehab and research worldwide now.Time is Brain! trillions and trillions of neurons that DIE each day because there are NO effective hyperacute therapies besides tPA(only 12% effective). I have 523 posts on hyperacute therapy, enough for researchers to spend decades proving them out. These are my personal ideas and blog on stroke rehabilitation and stroke research. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical provider. Unless you join me in agitating, when you need these therapies they won't be there.

What this blog is for:

My blog is not to help survivors recover, it is to have the 10 million yearly stroke survivors light fires underneath their doctors, stroke hospitals and stroke researchers to get stroke solved. 100% recovery. The stroke medical world is completely failing at that goal, they don't even have it as a goal. Shortly after getting out of the hospital and getting NO information on the process or protocols of stroke rehabilitation and recovery I started searching on the internet and found that no other survivor received useful information. This is an attempt to cover all stroke rehabilitation information that should be readily available to survivors so they can talk with informed knowledge to their medical staff. It lays out what needs to be done to get stroke survivors closer to 100% recovery. It's quite disgusting that this information is not available from every stroke association and doctors group.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A Device for Monitoring Arm Movements in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Only useful for high functioning individuals. Wouldn't work on me, my spasticity needs to be cured first.

A Device for Monitoring Arm Movements in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Statistics show that one in four adults over the age of 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, resulting in disabilities. To address this, researchers at Kaunas University of Technology, in collaboration with other Lithuanian institutions, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system called BiomacVR. This technology aims to aid in the rehabilitation of stroke patients.

BiomacVR consists of multiple components, the latest being BiomacEMG. This specific component focuses on monitoring the arm movements of patients during rehabilitation exercises. By integrating motion recognition technology into physical therapy, patients are able to concentrate on their exercises and perform them accurately.

The system measures muscle movements and evaluates the technical feasibility of monitoring these movements and recognizing different arm gestures. The wearable device, a forearm bracelet, measures the state of nerves, muscles, and nerve cells that control them in real-time. By wearing the bracelet and following the displayed gestures, patients can receive feedback on the correct execution of exercises either via the system or through an online doctor.

The integration of electromyography (EMG) elements in this methodology is vital for designing proper exercise programs during rehabilitation. It allows specialists to understand which muscles are working, how they respond to different loads, and how quickly they recover. This information ensures more targeted and effective rehabilitation.

The technology also benefits patients, enabling them to continue exercises at home, monitor their progress, and feel confident in the correctness of their movements. The system is particularly beneficial for patients with musculoskeletal disorders, fractures, soft tissue or nerve damage, cerebral infarction, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and individuals experiencing chronic pain or fatigue due to poor working posture or repetitive movements.

Overall, the BiomacVR system provides a user-friendly and accessible solution for arm movement monitoring in post-stroke rehabilitation and other therapeutic settings. It has the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation practices and improve patient outcomes.