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ENEBI 2018
6º Encontro Nacional de Engenharia Biomecânica
EFFECTS OF A ROBOTIC THERAPY GAME ON THE SENSORY-MOTOR CONTROL OF HEALTHY ADULTS' ANKLE
Submission Author:
Marcela Silva Couto , SP
Co-Authors:
Marcela Silva Couto, Thiago Russo, Gabriela Lopes dos Santos, Adriano Siqueira
Presenter: Marcela Silva Couto
doi://10.26678/ABCM.ENEBI2018.EEB18-0164
Abstract
Abstract. Robotic device deployment used for the recovery of people with neurologic diseases is increasing. However, there are insufficient guidelines to prescribe rehabilitation therapy of the lower limbs. The aim of the study was to verify whether a single session of robotic therapy promotes short-term ankle adaptations, influencing the sub-maximum torque maintenance of ankle (steadiness condition) in health individuals. Methods: This was a transversal pilot study on a convenience sample of participants (n = 14). Balance and gait function were measured. Steadiness tests were assessed using dynamometry. For submaximal sensorimotor control analysis (Steadiness), the standard deviation, coefficient of variation and root mean standard error (RMSE) were recorded. Results: Only the dorsiflexion movement presented significant differences for SD (F=7.10; p=0.01) and CV (F=6.20; p=0.02). Conclusion: People with health individuals presented short-term performance gains in submaximal torque maintenance after a single robotic therapy session.
Keywords
Neurological Rehabilitation., Videogame therapy., Anklebot., Ankle rehabilitation., Assistive Technology.
