Home-Based Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Using Auxiliary Systems and Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
Bruno Cunha1, Ricardo Ferreira2, Andreia S P Sousa1
1Center for Rehabilitation Research-Human Movement System (Re)habilitation Area, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health-Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 26, 2023
Summary
Home-based rehabilitation is enhanced by technology. This review explores wearable devices, robotics, virtual reality, and machine learning to improve patient outcomes in rehabilitation programs.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Home-based rehabilitation services are increasingly utilized in modern medicine for patient recovery.
- Technological factors significantly influence the effectiveness of these services.
- Rapid technological evolution necessitates an understanding of current advancements in rehabilitation systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize modern technological trends in home-based shoulder rehabilitation.
- To identify key hardware and software features in current rehabilitation systems.
- To propose future directions for technological enhancements in rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature and research.
- In-depth analysis of technological advancements.
- Focus on wearable devices, robotics, exoskeletons, machine learning, virtual/augmented reality, and serious games.
Main Results:
- Presentation of the state-of-the-art in home-based rehabilitation technologies.
- Highlighting the strengths and limitations of current systems.
- Identification of key technological components and their applications.
Conclusions:
- Technological integration is vital for optimizing home-based rehabilitation outcomes.
- Future advancements hold significant potential for improving patient recovery.
- Continued research and development are crucial for enhancing rehabilitation effectiveness.
