Development of an Innovative Telerehabilitation System to Improve Handgrip Strength

Authors

  • Sam James Dept. of Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
  • Megan Conrad Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Science, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Sankar Sengupta Dept. of Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2022.6497

Keywords:

Game-based rehabilitation, Grip strength, Home exercise program

Abstract

Handgrip strength is an essential function of the hand to perform day-to-day tasks. People lose grip strength due to various factors such as aging, diseases, and other medical conditions. According to neuroplastic principles, grip strength can be improved using goal-oriented tasks or exercises repeatedly and consistently. People often fail to adhere to meaningless repeated movements, including grip strength exercises. Studies have shown that game-based rehabilitation has improved exercise compliance and functional outcomes. This article explains the design and development of an affordable smartphone-based telerehabilitation system that include an innovatively designed grip strength device (eGripper) and a phone application to play games.

  

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Published

2022-12-13

How to Cite

James, S., Conrad, M., & Sengupta, S. (2022). Development of an Innovative Telerehabilitation System to Improve Handgrip Strength. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2022.6497

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Game Based Rehabilitation

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