Analysis of Human Hand Kinematics: Reaching Upward Movement

2013 ◽  
Vol 432 ◽  
pp. 386-391
Author(s):  
Hisyam Abdul Rahman ◽  
Goh Chok How ◽  
Yeong Che Fai ◽  
Eileen Su Lee Ming
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Stroke Patient ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Rehabilitation Robot ◽  
Upward Movement ◽  
Reaching Movement ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Upward Direction

Reaching movement is one of the important training for stroke patient to recover the impairment arm as this movement is critical for activities of daily living. A studied conducted to investigate the minimal requirement that a rehabilitation robot should have in order to train reaching movement in upward after the impairment arm start to overcome gravity. Result show some convex, linear and concave trajectory during reaching movement in upward direction depended on the level of the target distance. This study can be applied for designing a new simpler or improvement of the existing rehabilitation robot to train the upper limb for stroke patient.

Design of a 5-DOF Rehabilitation Robot Mechanism for Upper Limb and its Kinematics Analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 29-32 ◽  
pp. 293-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Lan ◽  
Zhen Liang Li ◽  
Ya Li
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Trajectory Planning ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Rehabilitation Robot ◽  
Kinematics Analysis ◽  
Important Data ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation

A novel 5-DOF upper limb rehabilitation robot, which can implement single joint and multi-joint complex motions and provide activities of daily living (ADL) training for hemiplegic patients, was presented. The solutions of the robot’s kinematics equation were set up by the method of D-H according to the 5-DOF rehabilitation robot for upper limb. Based on the software of ADAMS, the mechanism was simulated and analyzed. Thus the movement of robot is determinate in a certain condition of importation. It offered important data for the trajectory planning and the actual intellective control of rehabilitating robot.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of EMG Applications for the Characterization of Forearm and Hand Muscle Activity during Activities of Daily Living: Results, Challenges, and Open Issues

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 3035
Author(s):  
Néstor J. Jarque-Bou ◽  
Joaquín L. Sancho-Bru ◽  
Margarita Vergara
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Hand Motion ◽  
Biomechanical Models ◽  
Rehabilitation Protocols ◽  
Open Issues

The role of the hand is crucial for the performance of activities of daily living, thereby ensuring a full and autonomous life. Its motion is controlled by a complex musculoskeletal system of approximately 38 muscles. Therefore, measuring and interpreting the muscle activation signals that drive hand motion is of great importance in many scientific domains, such as neuroscience, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, robotics, prosthetics, and biomechanics. Electromyography (EMG) can be used to carry out the neuromuscular characterization, but it is cumbersome because of the complexity of the musculoskeletal system of the forearm and hand. This paper reviews the main studies in which EMG has been applied to characterize the muscle activity of the forearm and hand during activities of daily living, with special attention to muscle synergies, which are thought to be used by the nervous system to simplify the control of the numerous muscles by actuating them in task-relevant subgroups. The state of the art of the current results are presented, which may help to guide and foster progress in many scientific domains. Furthermore, the most important challenges and open issues are identified in order to achieve a better understanding of human hand behavior, improve rehabilitation protocols, more intuitive control of prostheses, and more realistic biomechanical models.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Contourhook—help or hindrance?

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-102
Author(s):  
V. E. Angliss
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
World Congress ◽  
Terminal Device ◽  
Development Unit

A new Contourhook terminal device was introduced to the Central Development Unit (CDU) in Australia through the therapist attending the exhibit at the ISPO World Congress, London, September, 1983. Ten upper limb amputees, who were experienced prosthetic users were selected for the evaluation. The patients were asked to attend the CDU to perform selected activities; 7 activities were designed to simulate hand prehension and 17 were bimanual activities of daily living. The activities were performed using the conventional split hook terminal device. The same activities were repeated using the Contourhook terminal device. Performances and patients' comments were recorded. In general the Contourhook was found to compare unfavourably with conventional terminal devices, aspects of the brochure were misleading and all patients preferred their previously worn terminal device.

The effects of speed of execution on upper-limb kinematics in activities of daily living with respect to age

2019 ◽  
Vol 237 (6) ◽  
pp. 1383-1395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Gulde ◽  
S. Schmidle ◽  
A. Aumüller ◽  
J. Hermsdörfer
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Limb Kinematics

Assessment of hand function during activities of daily living using motion tracking cameras: A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 (8) ◽  
pp. 764-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Reissner ◽  
Gabriella Fischer ◽  
Renate List ◽  
Pietro Giovanoli ◽  
Maurizio Calcagni
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Motion Tracking ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Body Part ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
3D Motion Analysis ◽  
Human Kinematics

The human hand is the most frequently used body part in activities of daily living. With its complex anatomical structure and the small size compared to the body, assessing the functional capability is highly challenging. The aim of this review was to provide a systematic overview on currently available 3D motion analysis based on skin markers for the assessment of hand function during activities of daily living. It is focused on methodology rather than results. A systematic review according to the PRISMA guidelines was performed. The systematic search yielded 1349 discrete articles. Of 147 articles included on basis of title, 123 were excluded after abstract review, and 24 were included in the full-text analysis with 13 key articles. There is still limited knowledge about hand and finger kinematics during activities of daily living. A standardization of the task is required in order to overcome the nonrepetitive nature and high variability of upper limb motion and ensure repeatability of task performance. To yield a progress in the analysis of human hand movements, an assessment of human kinematics including fingers, wrist, and thumb and an identification of relevant parameters that characterize a healthy motion pattern during functional tasks are needed.

scholarly journals Relationship between upper limb motor function and activities of daily living after removing the influence of lower limb motor function in subacute patients with stroke: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 156918612092660
Author(s):  
Haruka Yamamoto ◽  
Kazuya Takeda ◽  
Soichiro Koyama ◽  
Keisuke Morishima ◽  
Yuichi Hirakawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Functional Independence Measure ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Motor Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Background Previous studies have reported a relationship between upper limb motor function and activities of daily living. However, their relationship after removing the influence of lower limb motor function has not been clarified. Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb and total Functional Independence Measure motor score and between Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb and each item contained in Functional Independence Measure motor score after eliminating the influence of the motor function of the affected lower limb. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study included 58 subacute stroke patients. To investigate the relationship between the Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb and total Functional Independence Measure motor score before and after removing the influence of Fugl-Meyer assessment lower limb, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and partial correlation analysis were used. Additionally, the relationship between Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb and each item of Functional Independence Measure motor score after removing the influence was assessed. Results Before removing the influence of Fugl-Meyer assessment lower limb, Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb was strongly correlated with total Functional Independence Measure motor score (r = 0.74, p < 0.001). However, it became weak after removing the influence (r = 0.27, p = 0.04). Regarding each item of Functional Independence Measure motor score, Fugl-Meyer assessment upper limb was correlated with grooming (r = 0.27, p = 0.04), bathing (r = 0.28, p = 0.03), dressing upper body (r = 0.33, p = 0.01), dressing lower body (r = 0.31, p = 0.02), and stair-climbing (r = 0.31, p = 0.02) after removing the influence. Conclusion These findings suggest that the relationship between the upper limb motor function and activities of daily living is strongly influenced by lower limb motor function.

scholarly journals Spatial Neglect Predicts Upper Limb Use in the Activities of Daily Living

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 122-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Vanbellingen ◽  
Beatrice Ottiger ◽  
Noortje Maaijwee ◽  
Tobias Pflugshaupt ◽  
Stephan Bohlhalter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Motor Impairment ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Observation Scale ◽  
Initial Severity ◽  
Motor Tests ◽  
Time Of Admission

Background and Purpose: Motor tests performed at stroke onset have been shown to predict the recovery of upper limb motor impairment. Less is known about upper limb recovery at the level of functional activity or of participation and how spatial neglect may influence the integration of the upper limb in the activities of daily living (ADL). Our objective was to investigate whether the initial severity of spatial neglect may predict upper limb use in ADL. Methods: Eighty-two patients with a right-hemispheric stroke (RHS) were prospectively included in the study. They were assessed twice in the acute/subacute and in the subacute/chronic phases (mean time interval of 45 days) after stroke. The Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS) was used to quantify the influence of spatial neglect on the ADL. Contralesional upper limb use in the ADL was evaluated with the Lucerne international classification of function, disability and health-based Multidisciplinary Observation Scale. Hand strength was measured using the Jamar, dexterity with the Nine Hole Peg test, and tactile perception using the stereognosis subtest of the Nottingham Sensory Assessment. Cognitive functions were assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Results: Regression analyses revealed that spatial neglect is an independent and a significant predictor of upper limb outcome. A CBS score of ≤5 at the time of admission to neurorehabilitation care was highly predictive for good upper limb use in the ADL 45 days later. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that spatial neglect severity, as observed in the ADL, is a significant and an independent predictor of upper limb outcome. Neglect therapy is thus needed to further improve contralesional upper limb use in the ADL in RHS patients.

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