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Movement Retraining using Real-time Feedback of Performance
Published on: January 17, 2013
Real-Time Digital Feedback for Exercise Therapy of Lower Extremity Functional Deficits: A Mixed Methods Study of User
Klaus Widhalm1,2, Lukas Maul1, Sebastian Durstberger1
1FH Campus Wien University of Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, 1100 Vienna, Austria.
Background:
Relearning physiological movement patterns is a key factor to success in the treatment of functional deficits. Motivation to train sustainably is essential for successful motor re-education and can be promoted by instrumentally supported real-time feedback.
Objectives:
Study findings should improve the understanding of real-time feedback visualization for exercises targeting the lower extremities.
Methods:
A mixed-methods survey on recognition, comprehensibility, color scheme and shape of six real-time feedback prototype visualizations was conducted among three user groups (physicians, physiotherapists, and patients).
Results:
The mean correct recognition of body regions visualized in the feedback was 55 %, ranging from 29 % to 74 %. Comprehensibility, color scheme and shape were best received for feedback with clear visual guidance, sympathetic and motivating color schemes and abstract visualizations of body regions.
Conclusion:
Insights were gathered for the design, optimization, and customization of visualizations to develop a real-time feedback prototype.
