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Fundoiano-Hershcovitz Y, Horwitz DL, Tawil C, Cohen O, Goldstein P. The two-stage therapeutic effect of posture biofeedback training on back pain and the associated mechanism: A retrospective cohort study. Front Physiol 2022; 13:958033. [PMID: 36589467 PMCID: PMC9794735 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.958033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Introduction: Back pain is an extremely common symptom experienced by people of all ages and the number one cause of disability worldwide.2 Poor posture has been identified as one of the factors leading to back pain. Digital biofeedback technology demonstrates the promising therapeutic ability in pain management through posture training. One common goal of such an approach is to increase users' posture awareness with associated movement correction. However, we lack a deep understanding of the biofeedback therapeutic mechanisms and the temporal dynamics of efficacy. Objective: This study investigates the temporal dynamics of the biofeedback learning process and associated outcomes in daily life settings, testing the mechanism of the biofeedback-associated pain reduction. Methods: This retrospective real-world evidence study followed 981 users who used the UpRight posture biofeedback platform. Piecewise mixed models were used for modeling the two-stage trajectory of pain levels, perceived posture quality, and weekly training duration following an 8-week biofeedback training. Also, the mediation effect of perceived posture quality on the analgesic effect of training duration was tested using Monte Carlo simulations based on lagged effect mixed models. Results: The analysis revealed significant pain level reduction (p <.0001) and posture quality improvement (p <.0001) during the first 4 weeks of the training, maintaining similar pain levels and perceived posture quality during the next 4 weeks. In addition, weekly training duration demonstrated an increase during the first 3 weeks (p <.001) and decreased during the next 5 weeks (p <.001). Moreover, training duration predicted following-week perceived posture quality (p <.001) and in turn perceived posture quality predicted following-week pain (p <.001) (p = 0.30). Finally, perceived posture quality mediated the effect of weekly training duration on the pain levels in 2 weeks (p <.0001). Conclusion: Our findings provide a better understanding of the therapeutic dynamic during digital biofeedback intervention targeting pain, modeling the associated two-stage process. Moreover, the study sheds light on the biofeedback mechanism and may assist in developing a better therapeutic approach targeting perceived posture quality.
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- Integrative Pain Laboratory (iPainLab), School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Anctil N, Malenfant Z, Cyr JP, Turcot K, Simoneau M. Less Vibrotactile Feedback Is Effective to Improve Human Balance Control during Sensory Cues Alteration. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:6432. [PMID: 36080897 PMCID: PMC9460360 DOI: 10.3390/s22176432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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For individuals with altered sensory cues, vibrotactile feedback improves their balance control. However, should vibrotactile feedback be provided every time balance control is compromised, or only one-third of the time their balance is compromised? We hypothesized that vibrotactile feedback would improve balance control more when provided every time their balance is compromised. Healthy young adults were randomly assigned to two groups: group 33% feedback (6 males and 6 females) and group 100% feedback (6 males and 6 females). Vibrotactile feedbacks related to the body's sway angle amplitude and direction were provided, while participants stood upright on a foam surface with their eyes closed. Then, we assessed if balance control improvement lasted when the vibrotactile feedback was removed (i.e., post-vibration condition). Finally, we verified whether or not vibrotactile feedback unrelated to the body's sway angle and direction (sham condition) altered balance control. The results revealed no significant group difference in balance control improvement during vibrotactile feedback. Immediately following vibrotactile feedback, both groups reduced their balance control commands; body sway velocity and the ground reaction forces variability decreased. For both groups, unrelated vibrotactile feedback worsened balance control. These results confirmed that participants processed and implemented vibrotactile feedback to control their body sways. Less vibrotactile feedback was effective in improving balance control.
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- Noémie Anctil
- Faculté de Médecine, Département de Kinésiologie, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale (Cirris) du CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, Quebec, QC G1M 2S8, Canada
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- Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale (Cirris) du CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, Quebec, QC G1M 2S8, Canada
- Faculté des Sciences et de Génie, Département de Génie Électrique et de Génie Informatique, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Faculté de Médecine, Département de Kinésiologie, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale (Cirris) du CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, Quebec, QC G1M 2S8, Canada
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- Faculté de Médecine, Département de Kinésiologie, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale (Cirris) du CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, Quebec, QC G1M 2S8, Canada
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- Faculté de Médecine, Département de Kinésiologie, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale (Cirris) du CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, Quebec, QC G1M 2S8, Canada
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The Newfound Opportunities of Wearable Systems Based on Biofeedback in the Prevention of Falls. Comment on Tanwar et al. Pathway of Trends and Technologies in Fall Detection: A Systematic Review. Healthcare 2022, 10, 172. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10050940. [PMID: 35628077 PMCID: PMC9141453 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Lee R, James C, Edwards S, Skinner G, Young JL, Snodgrass SJ. Evidence for the Effectiveness of Feedback from Wearable Inertial Sensors during Work-Related Activities: A Scoping Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:6377. [PMID: 34640695 PMCID: PMC8512480 DOI: 10.3390/s21196377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background: Wearable inertial sensor technology (WIST) systems provide feedback, aiming to modify aberrant postures and movements. The literature on the effects of feedback from WIST during work or work-related activities has not been previously summarised. This review examines the effectiveness of feedback on upper body kinematics during work or work-related activities, along with the wearability and a quantification of the kinematics of the related device. Methods: The Cinahl, Cochrane, Embase, Medline, Scopus, Sportdiscus and Google Scholar databases were searched, including reports from January 2005 to July 2021. The included studies were summarised descriptively and the evidence was assessed. Results: Fourteen included studies demonstrated a 'limited' level of evidence supporting posture and/or movement behaviour improvements using WIST feedback, with no improvements in pain. One study assessed wearability and another two investigated comfort. Studies used tri-axial accelerometers or IMU integration (n = 5 studies). Visual and/or vibrotactile feedback was mostly used. Most studies had a risk of bias, lacked detail for methodological reproducibility and displayed inconsistent reporting of sensor technology, with validation provided only in one study. Thus, we have proposed a minimum 'Technology and Design Checklist' for reporting. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that WIST may improve posture, though not pain; however, the quality of the studies limits the strength of this conclusion. Wearability evaluations are needed for the translation of WIST outcomes. Minimum reporting standards for WIST should be followed to ensure methodological reproducibility.
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- Roger Lee
- School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia; (C.J.); (S.J.S.)
- Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia; (C.J.); (S.J.S.)
- Centre for Resources Health and Safety, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia;
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- School of Information and Physical Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Bellin College, Green Bay, WI 54311, USA;
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia; (C.J.); (S.J.S.)
- Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia
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Chamberlin C, Marmelat V, Rosen AB, Burcal CJ. The effects of visual biofeedback and visual biofeedback scale size on single limb balance. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 26:268-272. [PMID: 33992257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Controlling postural sway relies on the assessment and integration of external sensory stimuli by the central nervous system. When there is a loss of one or more of the sensory stimuli, there is often a decrease in balance performance. Visual biofeedback (VBF) has become a popular method to improve balance because of the supplementation to natural visual information with visual cues of the center of pressure. It is also possible to improve balance even further by increasing the scale of VBF. The aim of this investigation was to determine the effects of VBF and increasing VBF scale on single-limb balance in healthy adults. METHODS Twenty healthy young adults were recruited. Participants underwent 24, 20-s single limb balance trials on both the right and the left leg. These trials were collected under 4 conditions: 1) eyes-open (EO) with no VBF, 2) EO with 1:1 scale VBF, 3) EO with 2:1 scale VBF, 4) EO with 5:1 scale VBF. Force plate outcomes included resultant, anterior-posterior, and medial-lateral Sway. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA was performed and a Bonferonni post-hoc test was used to determine the effects of VBF and VBF scale size on balance. RESULTS Differences were noted in AP Sway and Resultant Sway when VBF was present and the scale size was increased (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Providing VBF decreases Sway in single-limb stance for young healthy adults, especially when the scale was increased beyond 1:1 VBF. These results may be clinically applicable for balance rehabilitation and training.
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- Claressa Chamberlin
- University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Health and Kinesiology, NE, Omaha, USA
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- University of Nebraska at Omaha, Department of Biomechanics, NE, Omaha, USA
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- University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Health and Kinesiology, NE, Omaha, USA
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- University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Health and Kinesiology, NE, Omaha, USA.
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Guerra J, Smith L, Vicinanza D, Stubbs B, Veronese N, Williams G. The use of sonification for physiotherapy in human movement tasks: A scoping review. Sci Sports 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2019.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ballardini G, Florio V, Canessa A, Carlini G, Morasso P, Casadio M. Vibrotactile Feedback for Improving Standing Balance. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:94. [PMID: 32154229 PMCID: PMC7046798 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Maintaining balance standing upright is an active process that complements the stabilizing properties of muscle stiffness with feedback control driven by independent sensory channels: proprioceptive, visual, and vestibular. Considering that the contribution of these channels is additive, we investigated to what extent providing an additional channel, based on vibrotactile stimulation, may improve balance control. This study focused only on healthy young participants for evaluating the effects of different encoding methods and the importance of the informational content. We built a device that provides a vibrotactile feedback using two vibration motors placed on the anterior and posterior part of the body, at the L5 level. The vibration was synchronized with an accelerometric measurement encoding a combination of the position and acceleration of the body center of mass in the anterior-posterior direction. The goal was to investigate the efficacy of the information encoded by this feedback in modifying postural patterns, comparing, in particular, two different encoding methods: vibration always on and vibration with a dead zone, i.e., silent in a region around the natural stance posture. We also studied if after the exposure, the participants modified their normal oscillation patterns, i.e., if there were after effects. Finally, we investigated if these effects depended on the informational content of the feedback, introducing trials with vibration unrelated to the actual postural oscillations (sham feedback). Twenty-four participants were asked to stand still with their eyes closed, alternating trials with and without vibrotactile feedback: nine were tested with vibration always on and sham feedback, fifteen with dead zone feedback. The results show that synchronized vibrotactile feedback reduces significantly the sway amplitude while increasing the frequency in anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions. The two encoding methods had no different effects of reducing the amount of postural sway during exposure to vibration, however only the dead-zone feedback led to short-term after effects. The presence of sham vibration, instead, increased the sway amplitude, highlighting the importance of the encoded information.
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- Giulia Ballardini
- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Italian Institute of Technology, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Farzami A, Anbarian M. The effects of fatigue on plantar pressure and balance in adolescent volleyball players with and without history of unilateral ankle injury. Sci Sports 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Simpson L, Maharaj MM, Mobbs RJ. The role of wearables in spinal posture analysis: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:55. [PMID: 30736775 PMCID: PMC6368717 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2430-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Wearables consist of numerous technologies that are worn on the body and measure parameters such as step count, distance travelled, heart rate and sleep quantity. Recently, various wearable systems have been designed capable of detecting spinal posture and providing live biofeedback when poor posture is sustained. It is hypothesised that long-term use of these wearables may improve spinal posture. Research questions To (1) examine the capabilities of current devices assessing spine posture, (2) to identify studies implementing such devices in the clinical setting and (3) comment on the clinical practicality of integration of such devices into routine care where appropriate. Methods A comprehensive systematic review was conducted in adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines (PRISMA) across the following databases: PubMed; MEDLINE; EMBASE; Cochrane; and Scopus. Articles related to wearables systems able to measure spinal posture were selected amongst all published studies dated from 1980 onwards. Extracted data was collected as per a predetermined checklist including device types, study objectives, findings and limitations. Results A total of 37 articles were extensively reviewed and analysed in the final review. The proposed wearables most commonly used Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) as the underlying technology. Wearables measuring spinal posture have been proposed to be used in the following settings: post-operative rehabilitation; treatment of musculoskeletal disorders; diagnosis of pathological spinal posture; monitoring of progression of Parkinson’s Disease; detection of falls; workplace occupational health and safety; comparison of interventions. Conclusions This is the first and only study to specifically review wearable devices that monitor spinal posture. Our findings suggest that currently available devices are capable of assessing spinal posture with good accuracy in the clinical setting. However, further validation regarding the long-term use of these technologies and improvements regarding practicality is required for commercialisation.
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- Lauren Simpson
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. .,Department of Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia. .,Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Li R, Lai DTH, Lee W. A Survey on Biofeedback and Actuation in Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). IEEE Rev Biomed Eng 2017; 10:162-173. [PMID: 28809713 DOI: 10.1109/rbme.2017.2738009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Wireless body area networks (WBANs) have attained increasing popularity as the next generation framework of wearable technologies for human monitoring. Invasive or noninvasive wearable sensors designed in a WBAN are worn to gather vital information. Biofeedback is a recent concept where collected data are used to generate actuation signals in WBANs. Applications can be seen in various areas such as sports (e.g., locomotor velocity) or medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurement). However, since the body is closely regulated, the next generation WBAN technology must be smart enough to react to monitored data. The main aim of this paper is to review the current state of biofeedback and actuation technology on WBANs in terms of its structure, applications, benefits, and control approaches. The emphasis on the specific requirements when applying biofeedback to humans will be highlighted and discussed. Challenges and open research issues will be concluded at the end.
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Ma CZH, Wong DWC, Lam WK, Wan AHP, Lee WCC. Balance Improvement Effects of Biofeedback Systems with State-of-the-Art Wearable Sensors: A Systematic Review. SENSORS 2016; 16:434. [PMID: 27023558 PMCID: PMC4850948 DOI: 10.3390/s16040434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Revised: 03/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Falls and fall-induced injuries are major global public health problems. Balance and gait disorders have been the second leading cause of falls. Inertial motion sensors and force sensors have been widely used to monitor both static and dynamic balance performance. Based on the detected performance, instant visual, auditory, electrotactile and vibrotactile biofeedback could be provided to augment the somatosensory input and enhance balance control. This review aims to synthesize the research examining the effect of biofeedback systems, with wearable inertial motion sensors and force sensors, on balance performance. Randomized and non-randomized clinical trials were included in this review. All studies were evaluated based on the methodological quality. Sample characteristics, device design and study characteristics were summarized. Most previous studies suggested that biofeedback devices were effective in enhancing static and dynamic balance in healthy young and older adults, and patients with balance and gait disorders. Attention should be paid to the choice of appropriate types of sensors and biofeedback for different intended purposes. Maximizing the computing capacity of the micro-processer, while minimizing the size of the electronic components, appears to be the future direction of optimizing the devices. Wearable balance-improving devices have their potential of serving as balance aids in daily life, which can be used indoors and outdoors.
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- Christina Zong-Hao Ma
- Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
- Rehabilitation Engineering Research Institute, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China.
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- Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Beijing 101111, China.
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- Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
- Institute of Active Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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KUTILEK PATRIK, CAKRT ONDREJ, SOCHA VLADIMIR, HANA KAREL. VOLUME OF CONVEX HULL: A TECHNIQUE FOR QUANTIFYING HUMAN POSTURAL STABILITY. J MECH MED BIOL 2016. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219519416500135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Many disorders, such as nervous system disorders, can affect orientation of the body segments in 3D space negatively. Patients with these disorders often show body segments instability during stance tasks. Nowadays, 3-axis gyroscopes are about to be used to measure postural stability. The main objective of the paper is to describe a method which would be suitable for quantifying postural stability and 3D movement as a whole using a cheap 3-axis gyroscope. New method based on the volume of a 3D convex hull (CH) obtained by plotting pitch, roll and yaw angles versus each other was proposed for quantitative evaluation of 3D trunk sway. The sway was measured while patients with degenerative cerebellar disorder (Pts) and eleven healthy subjects (HSs) performed quiet stance on a firm surface (FiS) and foam surface (FoS) with open eyes (OE) and closed eyes (CE). The CH was used to identify differences in balance control, and there were significant differences found between the two groups. The median (Mdn) of the volume of Pts with OE on FiS is four times larger than the Mdn of the volume of HS with OE on FiS. The Mdn of the volume of Pts with CE on FoS is 80 times larger than the Mdn of the volume of HS with CE on FoS. It was therefore found that the volume of CH is suitable for quantifying postural sway and identifying differences in balance control.
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- PATRIK KUTILEK
- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Sitna Sq. 3105, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Sitna Sq. 3105, Kladno, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Charles University in Prague, Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Medicine, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, V Uvalu 84, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Sitna Sq. 3105, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Sitna Sq. 3105, Kladno, Czech Republic
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Jehu DA, Thibault J, Lajoie Y. Magnifying the Scale of Visual Biofeedback Improves Posture. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 2015; 41:151-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s10484-015-9324-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Chen B, Zheng E, Wang Q. A locomotion intent prediction system based on multi-sensor fusion. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2014; 14:12349-69. [PMID: 25014097 PMCID: PMC4168424 DOI: 10.3390/s140712349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2014] [Revised: 07/04/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Locomotion intent prediction is essential for the control of powered lower-limb prostheses to realize smooth locomotion transitions. In this research, we develop a multi-sensor fusion based locomotion intent prediction system, which can recognize current locomotion mode and detect locomotion transitions in advance. Seven able-bodied subjects were recruited for this research. Signals from two foot pressure insoles and three inertial measurement units (one on the thigh, one on the shank and the other on the foot) are measured. A two-level recognition strategy is used for the recognition with linear discriminate classifier. Six kinds of locomotion modes and ten kinds of locomotion transitions are tested in this study. Recognition accuracy during steady locomotion periods (i.e., no locomotion transitions) is 99.71% ± 0.05% for seven able-bodied subjects. During locomotion transition periods, all the transitions are correctly detected and most of them can be detected before transiting to new locomotion modes. No significant deterioration in recognition performance is observed in the following five hours after the system is trained, and small number of experiment trials are required to train reliable classifiers.
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- Baojun Chen
- Intelligent Control Laboratory, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Intelligent Control Laboratory, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Intelligent Control Laboratory, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Dubus G, Bresin R. A systematic review of mapping strategies for the sonification of physical quantities. PLoS One 2013; 8:e82491. [PMID: 24358192 PMCID: PMC3866150 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2013] [Accepted: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The field of sonification has progressed greatly over the past twenty years and currently constitutes an established area of research. This article aims at exploiting and organizing the knowledge accumulated in previous experimental studies to build a foundation for future sonification works. A systematic review of these studies may reveal trends in sonification design, and therefore support the development of design guidelines. To this end, we have reviewed and analyzed 179 scientific publications related to sonification of physical quantities. Using a bottom-up approach, we set up a list of conceptual dimensions belonging to both physical and auditory domains. Mappings used in the reviewed works were identified, forming a database of 495 entries. Frequency of use was analyzed among these conceptual dimensions as well as higher-level categories. Results confirm two hypotheses formulated in a preliminary study: pitch is by far the most used auditory dimension in sonification applications, and spatial auditory dimensions are almost exclusively used to sonify kinematic quantities. To detect successful as well as unsuccessful sonification strategies, assessment of mapping efficiency conducted in the reviewed works was considered. Results show that a proper evaluation of sonification mappings is performed only in a marginal proportion of publications. Additional aspects of the publication database were investigated: historical distribution of sonification works is presented, projects are classified according to their primary function, and the sonic material used in the auditory display is discussed. Finally, a mapping-based approach for characterizing sonification is proposed.
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- Gaël Dubus
- Department of Speech, Music and Hearing, School of Computer Science and Communication, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Speech, Music and Hearing, School of Computer Science and Communication, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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Effectiveness of different visual biofeedback signals for human balance improvement. Gait Posture 2013; 39:410-4. [PMID: 24001870 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2012] [Revised: 08/05/2013] [Accepted: 08/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of visual biofeedback (VBF) signals from a force platform and accelerometer sensors placed on different body segments. The study was performed on 20 young subjects during standing on a firm and foam support surface with a VBF signal sensed from CoP, lower trunk (L5) and upper trunk (Th4). The VBF signal was controlled by 2D-movement of chosen body segment, which was presented as a red point on a monitor screen. Location of VBF signal had a significant effect on each postural parameter of CoP and trunk segments. RMS and amplitudes of postural sway in medial-lateral and anterior-posterior directions decreased during standing on both types of support surface due to VBF. L5-VBF and CoP-VBF significantly reduced CoP displacements and lower trunk tilts. Th4-VBF reduced upper trunk tilts. Frequency analysis of postural sway revealed a decrease of power spectral density (PSD) values in low frequency range (0.02-0.3Hz) and an increase of PSD values in higher frequency range (0.5-1.4 Hz) in the VBF conditions during the stance on the firm surface in anterior-posterior direction. Reduction of body sway was the most significant in the body segment from which the VBF signal was sensed. The CoP position and L5 position provided the best signals for VBF. Changes in frequency ranges of body sway suggest voluntary activation of balance control. The results open new opportunities to optimize VBF system for balance improvement using accelerometers.
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Soon KS, Lee MY, Chang CC, Wang CH, Lin CF. A NEW TRUNK SWAY ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL FOR STROKE PATIENTS USING A BIOFEEDBACK INERTIAL-BASED SENSING MODALITY. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-APPLICATIONS BASIS COMMUNICATIONS 2012. [DOI: 10.4015/s1016237212500421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Brain damage pathology can generate an irrelevant motor program leading to abnormal posture. Given this observation, we tested the hypothesis that postural control deficits are present in individuals with postural disorders. A new trunk sway assessment protocol evaluation system using an inertial-based sensing technique combined with visual-biofeedback strategies was developed. The proposed system was used to assess the angular deviation of the center of mass and enhanced balance control in patients with stroke. Twelve participants with hemiplegia were randomly divided into a visual-biofeedback group (experimental) and a without visual-biofeedback group (control), and were asked to stand as still as possible for 30 s. Postural sway data were submitted to conventional quantitative analyses of sway magnitude using a center of mass measurement. Additionally, group means were compared using parametric tests. Parameters in both the anterior-posterior and medio-lateral directions within the stroke patients were compared using paired t-tests. The experimental group showed increased postural control, indicative of reduced postural sway. Decreased complexity in the medio-lateral direction was also observed in the experimental group, suggesting both a reduction in the dynamic range available for postural control, and that their postural corrections were dominated primarily by longer-term scales. Significant interactions between the diagnostic group and visual condition were also observed for both of these measures, suggesting that the control group participants were impaired in their ability to make corrections to their sway pattern when no visual biofeedback was available. Greater sway magnitude and reduced complexity suggest that individuals with hemiplegia have deficits in sensorimotor integration and a reduced range of timescales available within which to make postural corrections.
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- Kok-Soon Soon
- Graduate Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Mechatronics, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan, 33302, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, 40201, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, 40201, Taiwan
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, 40201, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, 40201, Taiwan
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Tai-Chung, Taiwan, 40201, Taiwan
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Allum JHJ, Carpenter MG, Horslen BC, Davis JR, Honegger F, Tang KS, Kessler P. Improving impaired balance function: real-time versus carry-over effects of prosthetic feedback. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2012; 2011:1314-8. [PMID: 22254558 DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2011.6090309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This study investigated whether training with realtime prosthetic biofeedback (BF) of trunk sway induces a carry-over improvement in balance control once BF is removed. 12 healthy older adults and 7 uncompensated unilateral vestibular loss patients were tested. All participants performed a battery of 14 balance and gait tasks (pre-test) upon their initial lab visit during which trunk angular sway was measured at L1-3. They then received balance BF training on a subset of 7 tasks, three times per week, for two consecutive weeks. BF was provided using a multi-modal biofeedback system with graded vibrotactile, auditory, and visual cues in relation to subject-specific angular displacement thresholds. Performance on the battery of the 14 balance and gait tasks (without BF) was re-assessed immediately after the 2 week training period, as well as 1 week later to examine BF carry-over effects. Significant reductions in trunk angular displacement were observed with the real-time BF, compared to the pre-test trials. The effects of BF persisted when BF was removed immediately after the final training session. BF carry-over effects were less evident at one week post-training. This evidence supports the potential short-term effects of BF training in a limited number of tasks after the BF is removed in healthy elderly subjects and those with vestibular loss. However, the prospect for longer term (>1 week) effects of prosthetic training on balance control remains currently unknown.
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Ding ZQ, Luo ZQ, Causo A, Chen IM, Yue KX, Yeo SH, Ling KV. Inertia sensor-based guidance system for upperlimb posture correction. Med Eng Phys 2011; 35:269-76. [PMID: 21978912 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2011.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2011] [Revised: 08/31/2011] [Accepted: 09/04/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Stroke rehabilitation is labor-intensive and time-consuming. To assist patients and therapists alike, we propose a wearable system that measures orientation and corrects arm posture using vibrotactile actuators. The system evaluates user posture with respect to a reference and gives feedback in the form of vibration patterns. Users correct their arm posture, one DOF at a time, by following a protocol starting from the shoulder up to the forearm. Five users evaluated the proposed system by replicating ten different postures. Experimental results demonstrated system robustness and showed that some postures were easier to mimic depending on their naturalness.
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- Z Q Ding
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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