A Noninvasive Neuroprosthesis Augments Hand Grasp Force in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: The Functional and Therapeutic Effects
Joint Authors
Thorsen, Rune
Dalla Costa, Davide
Chiaramonte, Sara
Binda, Luca
Beghi, Ettore
Redaelli, Tiziana
Occhi, Eugenio
Ferrarin, Maurizio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate myoelectrically controlled functional electrical stimulation (MeCFES) for enhancing the tenodesis grip in people with tetraplegia.
The second aim was to estimate the potential number of candidates for the MeCFES device.
The application of MeCFES provides the user with direct control of the grasp force as opposed to triggered FES systems.
Methods.
Screening 253 medical records of C5 to C7 spinal cord injury resulted in 27 participants who trained activities of daily living for 12 × 2 hours, using the MeCFES.
Hand function was evaluated by the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT).
Primary outcome was the ARAT change score with/without the device, before/after the intervention period.
Secondary outcome was the number of positive or clinically relevant change scores with respect to the cohort.
Results.
The MeCFES improved hand test score in 63% of the subjects at first application.
Training resulted in a significant therapeutic effect, which resulted in an overall increase of hand function in 89% of the participants and 30% experienced a clinically relevant change (6 points or more).
Conclusions.
Clinical relevance was found both as an assistive aid and as a therapeutic tool in rehabilitation.
The therapeutic effect deserves further investigation in clinical studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thorsen, Rune& Dalla Costa, Davide& Chiaramonte, Sara& Binda, Luca& Beghi, Ettore& Redaelli, Tiziana…[et al.]. 2013. A Noninvasive Neuroprosthesis Augments Hand Grasp Force in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: The Functional and Therapeutic Effects. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033356
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thorsen, Rune…[et al.]. A Noninvasive Neuroprosthesis Augments Hand Grasp Force in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: The Functional and Therapeutic Effects. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033356
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thorsen, Rune& Dalla Costa, Davide& Chiaramonte, Sara& Binda, Luca& Beghi, Ettore& Redaelli, Tiziana…[et al.]. A Noninvasive Neuroprosthesis Augments Hand Grasp Force in Individuals with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: The Functional and Therapeutic Effects. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033356
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1033356