Tracking-based method for assessment and restoration of grip force control

Abstract EN

objective and accurate assessment of hand function is needed to monitor and quantify patient's progress during the therapy and Validate the effects of rehabilitation treatment.

The aim of the paper is to present a novel tracking system for the evaluation 10 grip force control.

'The system consists of a compact assessment system with two measuring units of different shapes, which an be connected to a personal computer.

The system was used in connection with a tracking task to assess the grip force control [healthy subjects of different age groups, to evaluate the effects of Botulinum Toxin treatment for spasticity in apatient after ead-injury and as a training tool in post-stroke patients.

The results in the healthy subjects showed significant differences "rip force control among different age groups.

The method revealed positive effects of Botulinum Toxin treatment on the atient's grip force control.

Training with the tracking system showed significant improvements in the grip force control of roke patients.

The proposed tracking method is intended to be used in connection with different rehabilitation therapies Jejg.

physiotherapy, functional electrical stimulation, drug treatment) to follow the influence of the therapy on patient's "iiscular strength and grip force control.