Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove
Abstract Objective Evaluate the feasibility and potential impacts on hand function using a wearable stimulation device (the VTS Glove) which provides mechanical, vibratory input to the affected limb of chronic stroke survivors. Methods A double-blind, randomized, controlled feasibility study includi...
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| author | Caitlyn E. Seim Steven L. Wolf Thad E. Starner |
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| description | Abstract Objective Evaluate the feasibility and potential impacts on hand function using a wearable stimulation device (the VTS Glove) which provides mechanical, vibratory input to the affected limb of chronic stroke survivors. Methods A double-blind, randomized, controlled feasibility study including sixteen chronic stroke survivors (mean age: 54; 1-13 years post-stroke) with diminished movement and tactile perception in their affected hand. Participants were given a wearable device to take home and asked to wear it for three hours daily over eight weeks. The device intervention was either (1) the VTS Glove, which provided vibrotactile stimulation to the hand, or (2) an identical glove with vibration disabled. Participants were randomly assigned to each condition. Hand and arm function were measured weekly at home and in local physical therapy clinics. Results Participants using the VTS Glove showed significantly improved Semmes-Weinstein monofilament exam results, reduction in Modified Ashworth measures in the fingers, and some increased voluntary finger flexion, elbow and shoulder range of motion. Conclusions Vibrotactile stimulation applied to the disabled limb may impact tactile perception, tone and spasticity, and voluntary range of motion. Wearable devices allow extended application and study of stimulation methods outside of a clinical setting. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-88b805ffda434eb08b4a02ff9d8ea08a2022-12-21T23:14:55ZengBMCJournal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation1743-00032021-01-0118111110.1186/s12984-021-00813-7Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS GloveCaitlyn E. Seim0Steven L. Wolf1Thad E. Starner2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford UniversityDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of MedicineCollege of Computing, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstract Objective Evaluate the feasibility and potential impacts on hand function using a wearable stimulation device (the VTS Glove) which provides mechanical, vibratory input to the affected limb of chronic stroke survivors. Methods A double-blind, randomized, controlled feasibility study including sixteen chronic stroke survivors (mean age: 54; 1-13 years post-stroke) with diminished movement and tactile perception in their affected hand. Participants were given a wearable device to take home and asked to wear it for three hours daily over eight weeks. The device intervention was either (1) the VTS Glove, which provided vibrotactile stimulation to the hand, or (2) an identical glove with vibration disabled. Participants were randomly assigned to each condition. Hand and arm function were measured weekly at home and in local physical therapy clinics. Results Participants using the VTS Glove showed significantly improved Semmes-Weinstein monofilament exam results, reduction in Modified Ashworth measures in the fingers, and some increased voluntary finger flexion, elbow and shoulder range of motion. Conclusions Vibrotactile stimulation applied to the disabled limb may impact tactile perception, tone and spasticity, and voluntary range of motion. Wearable devices allow extended application and study of stimulation methods outside of a clinical setting.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00813-7StrokeStimulationUpper extremityVibrotactileSpasticity |
| spellingShingle | Caitlyn E. Seim Steven L. Wolf Thad E. Starner Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation Stroke Stimulation Upper extremity Vibrotactile Spasticity |
| title | Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove |
| title_full | Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove |
| title_fullStr | Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove |
| title_full_unstemmed | Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove |
| title_short | Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove |
| title_sort | wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke clinical feasibility trial using the vts glove |
| topic | Stroke Stimulation Upper extremity Vibrotactile Spasticity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00813-7 |
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