Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a standardized outcome measure that can be improved by integrating sensors for hand motion analysis. The purpose of this study is to measure the flexion angle of the finger joints and fingertip forces during the performance of three subscales (Grasp, Grip, and...
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| author | Jesus Fernando Padilla-Magaña Esteban Peña-Pitarch Isahi Sánchez-Suarez Neus Ticó-Falguera |
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| description | The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a standardized outcome measure that can be improved by integrating sensors for hand motion analysis. The purpose of this study is to measure the flexion angle of the finger joints and fingertip forces during the performance of three subscales (Grasp, Grip, and Pinch) of the ARAT, using a data glove (CyberGlove II<sup>®</sup>) and five force-sensing resistors (FSRs) simultaneously. An experimental study was carried out with 25 healthy subjects (right-handed). The results showed that the mean flexion angles of the finger joints required to perform the 16 activities were Thumb (Carpometacarpal Joint (CMC) 28.56°, Metacarpophalangeal Joint (MCP) 26.84°, and Interphalangeal Joint (IP) 13.23°), Index (MCP 46.18°, Index Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) 38.89°), Middle (MCP 47.5°, PIP 42.62°), Ring (MCP 44.09°, PIP 39.22°), and Little (MCP 31.50°, PIP 22.10°). The averaged fingertip force exerted in the Grasp Subscale was 8.2 N, in Grip subscale 6.61 N and Pinch subscale 3.89 N. These results suggest that the integration of multiple sensors during the performance of the ARAT has clinical relevance, allowing therapists and other health professionals to perform a more sensitive, objective, and quantitative assessment of the hand function. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7cc7c28b9cb04d008a08ccf67dc8c3832023-11-23T09:16:04ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202022-04-01229327610.3390/s22093276Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple SensorsJesus Fernando Padilla-Magaña0Esteban Peña-Pitarch1Isahi Sánchez-Suarez2Neus Ticó-Falguera3Escola Politècnica Superior d’Enginyeria de Manresa (EPSEM), Polytechnic University of Catalonia, 08242 Manresa, Barcelona, SpainEscola Politècnica Superior d’Enginyeria de Manresa (EPSEM), Polytechnic University of Catalonia, 08242 Manresa, Barcelona, SpainDepartment of Manufacturing Technologies, Polytechnic University of Uruapan Michoacán, Uruapan 60210, Michoacán, MexicoPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Althaia Xarxa Assistencial de Manresa, 08243 Manresa, Barcelona, SpainThe Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a standardized outcome measure that can be improved by integrating sensors for hand motion analysis. The purpose of this study is to measure the flexion angle of the finger joints and fingertip forces during the performance of three subscales (Grasp, Grip, and Pinch) of the ARAT, using a data glove (CyberGlove II<sup>®</sup>) and five force-sensing resistors (FSRs) simultaneously. An experimental study was carried out with 25 healthy subjects (right-handed). The results showed that the mean flexion angles of the finger joints required to perform the 16 activities were Thumb (Carpometacarpal Joint (CMC) 28.56°, Metacarpophalangeal Joint (MCP) 26.84°, and Interphalangeal Joint (IP) 13.23°), Index (MCP 46.18°, Index Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) 38.89°), Middle (MCP 47.5°, PIP 42.62°), Ring (MCP 44.09°, PIP 39.22°), and Little (MCP 31.50°, PIP 22.10°). The averaged fingertip force exerted in the Grasp Subscale was 8.2 N, in Grip subscale 6.61 N and Pinch subscale 3.89 N. These results suggest that the integration of multiple sensors during the performance of the ARAT has clinical relevance, allowing therapists and other health professionals to perform a more sensitive, objective, and quantitative assessment of the hand function.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/9/3276finger jointsflexion anglefingertip forceaction research arm testhand |
| spellingShingle | Jesus Fernando Padilla-Magaña Esteban Peña-Pitarch Isahi Sánchez-Suarez Neus Ticó-Falguera Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors Sensors finger joints flexion angle fingertip force action research arm test hand |
| title | Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors |
| title_full | Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors |
| title_fullStr | Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors |
| title_short | Hand Motion Analysis during the Execution of the Action Research Arm Test Using Multiple Sensors |
| title_sort | hand motion analysis during the execution of the action research arm test using multiple sensors |
| topic | finger joints flexion angle fingertip force action research arm test hand |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/9/3276 |
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