The Effect of Early Applied Robot-Assisted Physiotherapy on Functional Independence Measure Score in Post-Myocardial
Peter Bartík1, Michal Vostrý2,3,4, Zuzana Hudáková5,6,7
1Health and Physical Education Department, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 12435, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 28, 2022
Summary
Robot-assisted physiotherapy significantly improved mobility and daily living activities for post-myocardial infarction patients. This early intervention enhances cardiac rehabilitation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Robotics in Healthcare
Background:
- Robot-assisted training is common in rehabilitation but lacks evidence for cardiac patients.
- Early intervention is crucial for post-myocardial infarction (MI) recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of early robot-assisted physiotherapy in post-MI patients.
- To determine if robotic tools enhance functional recovery compared to standard physiotherapy.
Main Methods:
- 92 post-MI patients were divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG).
- EG received standard physiotherapy plus 20 minutes of robot-assisted training (Motomed letto 2 or Thera-Trainer tigo) daily.
- Functional Independence Measures (FIM) were assessed at admission and after 14 days.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed statistically significant improvements in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (p=0.00) and Motor indicators (p=0.00).
- No significant difference was observed in the Social indicator (p=0.35).
- Robot-assisted training notably enhanced mobility and ADLs.
Conclusions:
- Early robot-assisted physiotherapy offers additional benefits for post-MI patients.
- Robotic tools like THERA-Trainer tigo and Motomed letto 2 can enhance early cardiac rehabilitation programs.
- The findings support integrating robotic assistance to improve functional outcomes in cardiac recovery.
