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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Mobile Health Technology
    • Rehabilitation Science

    Background:

    • Muscle strength evaluation is crucial for rehabilitation.
    • Current methods can be inconvenient or lack real-time data.
    • Need for accessible and reliable muscle strength monitoring systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an Android-based system for muscle strength evaluation.
    • To enable convenient self-assessment of muscle strength.
    • To provide real-time data for medical professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a system with a lower unit (pressure sensor) and an intelligent mobile terminal (Android device).
    • Collected muscle strength parameters using pressure sensors.
    • Transmitted data wirelessly via Bluetooth to the Android device.
    • Sent data to a doctor-monitored platform via the Internet.

    Main Results:

    • The system successfully analyzed and displayed muscle strength parameters in real-time.
    • Demonstrated effective results on Android mobile phones.
    • Confirmed the convenience of mobile platform integration for patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed Android system provides a convenient tool for patients to assess muscle strength.
    • Offers reliable data for doctors to monitor rehabilitation progress.
    • Facilitates informed decision-making for future rehabilitation plans.