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  • 1Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Lyndhurst Centre, 520 Sutherland Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3V9 Canada. dimitry.sayenko@utoronto.ca

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to significant muscle atrophy and reduced joint mobility in the lower extremities.
  • Traditional rehabilitation methods can be monotonous, leading to poor patient adherence and suboptimal outcomes.
  • Developing engaging and effective training systems is crucial for improving functional recovery after SCI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a novel video game-based training system integrating neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and visual feedback.
  • To assess the system's efficacy in improving lower leg muscle strength, endurance, and ankle range of motion (ROM) in an individual with chronic complete SCI.
  • To determine the practicality and participant engagement of this innovative rehabilitation approach.

Main Methods:

  • A custom video game system was developed, incorporating NMES for isotonic and isometric muscle contractions (plantarflexors and dorsiflexors) against external resistance.
  • Ankle joint ROM served as the control input for the video game, providing real-time visual feedback.
  • The system implemented progressive overload principles to facilitate muscle adaptation and training.

Main Results:

  • The participant with chronic complete SCI demonstrated significant improvements in lower leg muscle strength and endurance.
  • A notable increase in ankle joint range of motion (ROM) was observed following the training period.
  • The participant reported high engagement and enjoyment, indicating a positive reception to the video game-based training.

Conclusions:

  • Video game-based NMES training is a practical and effective method for enhancing muscle strength, endurance, and ROM in individuals with SCI.
  • This engaging training modality can improve adherence to rehabilitation protocols, potentially reducing secondary complications associated with SCI.
  • The system's ability to provide progressive overload and motivating feedback suggests its potential for broader application in neurorehabilitation.