Van der Heide, L.A., Ramakers, I., Essers, J.M.N. et al. (3 more authors) (2017) Is it possible to assess the effects of dynamic arm supports on upper extremity range of motion during activities of daily living in the domestic setting using a portable motion capturing device? - A pilot study. Technology and Disability, 29 (1-2). pp. 91-99. ISSN 1055-4181
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Understanding how dynamic arm supports affect the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in daily life situations is essential for improved prescription. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the newly developed MMAAS is a useful tool to assess the RoM at home. Secondly, to investigate differences in RoM and ADL performance with and without dynamic arm support. METHODS: Five dynamic arm support users performed nine activities with and without dynamic arm support at home. A reference group of five participants was included. Shoulder and elbow RoM were assessed for the three most difficult tasks. RESULTS: The measurement of the elbow joint RoM appeared unreliable. In most participants shoulder RoM increased with dynamic arm support, but the magnitude of change differed. Variation was also found regarding whether people could perform ADL with and without support. CONCLUSIONS: In its current state the MMAAS is not regarded a useful tool for assessing the RoM in the domestic setting. The ability to perform ADL and RoM seem influenced by the environment, users' needs and abilities. Future studies investigating effects and benefits of dynamic arm supports should be conducted in a broader daily life context.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017 IOS Press. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Technology and Disability. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Activities of daily living, assistive technology, biomechanics, domestic setting, dynamic arm supports, motion analysis, neuromuscular disorders, rehabilitation, stroke, upper extremity |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 21 Sep 2017 11:24 |
Last Modified: | 21 Mar 2018 19:56 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.3233/TAD-160157 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3233/TAD-160157 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:121443 |