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This preliminary investigation studied the effects of concurrent and terminal visual feedback during a standing balance task on ankle co-contraction, which was accomplished via surface electromyography of an agonist–antagonist muscle pair (medial gas...

Background/Objectives: Stroke often results in lasting upper limb deficits. Mirror visual feedback (MVF) supports motor recovery, and electromyography-triggered electrical stimulation (ES) could enhance engagement. However, the effects in healthy old...

Cervical Spinal Cord injury (SCI) is a neurological disease that produces, as a consequence, impairments of the upper limb function. This paper illustrates a virtual reality platform based on three serious games for upper limb rehabilitation with ele...

Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent among medical professionals like dentists, who often maintain prolonged, ergonomically disadvantageous postures. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a wearable sensor-based monitoring an...

This feasibility study evaluated a wearable sensor-based haptic feedback system designed to promote ergonomic awareness and influence posture and muscle activation patterns during a standard dental procedure. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) monitor...

The clinical effects of a serious game with electromyography feedback (EMGs_SG) and physical therapy (PT) was investigated prospectively in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). An additional aim was to better understand the influen...

sEMG-based gesture recognition is useful for human–computer interactions, especially for technology supporting rehabilitation training and the control of electric prostheses. However, high variability in the sEMG signals of untrained users degr...

Background and Objectives: Verbal encouragement (VE) can be used to enhance performance in several sports, even though no studies have been conducted among swimmers and only a few effects have been reported in elite athletes. Besides influencing moto...

Background and Objectives: While shoulder injuries represent the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) most encountered in physical therapy, there is no consensus on their management. In attempts to provide standardized and personalized treatment, a robot...

State-of-the-art high-end prostheses are electro-mechanically able to provide a great variety of movements. Nevertheless, in order to functionally replace a human limb, it is essential that each movement is properly controlled. This is the goal of pr...

This study presents an integrated evaluation framework for textile-based electrical muscle stimulation smartwear electrodes, combining physiological and user-centered assessments to ensure comprehensive performance analysis. Four electrode types&mdas...

Background: Current clinical practice still lacks consistent evidence in the physiotherapy management of rotator cuff-related pain syndrome (RCS). The purpose of this trial was to compare the effectiveness of a scapular-focused treatment with and wit...

Background: Cranial surface electromyography is assumed to analyze the correlation between the stomatognathic apparatus and the muscular system and its implications on the physical status of professional athletes. The purpose of this paper is to eval...

Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) is used by physical therapists as a feedback tool for measuring changes in muscle morphology during therapeutic interventions such as motor control exercises (MCE). However, a structured overview of its effica...

Bionic prosthetic hands hold the potential to replicate the functionality of human hands. The use of bionic limbs can assist amputees in performing everyday activities. This article systematically reviews the research progress on bionic prostheses, w...

This research presents an Assist-as-Needed (AAN) Algorithm for controlling a bio-inspired exoskeleton, specifically designed to aid in elbow-rehabilitation exercises. The algorithm is based on a Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR) Sensor and utilizes mach...

Upper-limb paralysis requires extensive rehabilitation to recover functionality for everyday living, and such assistance can be supported with robot technology. Against such a background, we have proposed an electromyography (EMG)-driven hybrid rehab...

Increased forearm activity may reflect greater steering input or control effort, which, if optimised, could reduce cornering time and thereby improve lap performance. This proof-of-concept case study aimed to quantify forearm muscle activity during t...

Background: Movement feedback is used to promote anatomically correct movement patterns. Two primary forms of movement feedback exist: verbal cues and visual cues. There is ongoing debate regarding which type of feedback yields superior effects for l...

Archery is a quasi-static sport. Nevertheless, it requires maximum concentration, as well as precision from the archer. Previous research used combinations of several sensors, video analysis and electromyography to analyse the motion sequence and to...

This paper presents the development of an instrumented exoskeleton with baropodometry, electromyography, and torque sensors. The six degrees of freedom (Dof) exoskeleton has a human intention detection system based on a classifier of electromyographi...

This study evaluated the effects of an electromyography–functional electrical stimulation interface (EMG–FES interface) combined with real-time balance and gait feedback on ankle joint training in patients with stroke hemiplegia. Twenty-s...

In this paper, a novel mirror visual feedback-based (MVF) bilateral neurorehabilitation system with surface electromyography (sEMG)-based patient active force assessment was proposed for upper limb motor recovery and improvement of limb inter-coordin...

Residual torque enhancement (rTE) is a history-dependent property of muscle, which results in an increase in steady-state isometric torque production following an active lengthening contraction as compared to a purely isometric (ISO) contraction at t...

The loss of a hand can significantly affect one’s work and social life. For many patients, an artificial limb can improve their mobility and ability to manage everyday activities, as well as provide the means to remain independent. This paper p...

Hand exoskeleton potential applications reach further than grasping or assistance during manipulation. In this paper, we present a preliminary study of how this technology can be applied in order to improve performance during standing to help the use...

The paper presents an innovative virtual reality (VR)-based environment for personalized telerehabilitation programs. This environment integrates a parallel robotic structure designed for the lower limb rehabilitation of patients with neuromotor disa...

The last few years have seen significant advances in neuromotor rehabilitation technologies, such as robotics and virtual reality. Rehabilitation robotics primarily focuses on devices, control strategies, scenarios and protocols aimed at recovering s...

The Wearable Robotic Limb (WRL) is a type of robotic arm worn on the human body, aiming to enhance the wearer’s operational capabilities. However, proposing additional methods to control and perceive the WRL when human limbs are heavily occupie...

Limb movement prediction based on surface electromyography (sEMG) for the control of wearable robots, such as active orthoses and exoskeletons, is a promising approach since it provides an intuitive control interface for the user. Further, sEMG signa...

Background: Precise upper limb movements are essential for daily tasks and motor function. Feedforward responses enable anticipatory movement planning, while feedback responses utilize sensory information for real-time corrections. Long-latency refle...

This study presents a standardized method for multimodal monitoring of exercise execution in isolated, confined, and extreme (ICE) environments, addressing the need for reproducible assessment of neuromuscular and cardiovascular responses under space...

A novel electromyography (EMG)-based wheelchair interface was developed that uses contractions from the temporalis muscle to control a wheelchair. To aid in the training process for users of this interface, a serious training game, Limbitless Journey...

The rowing technique is a key factor in the overall rowing performance. Nowadays the athletes’ performance is so advanced that even small differences in technique can have an impact on sport competitions. To further improve the athletes’...

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The long-term effects of a stroke depend on the location and size of the affected brain area, resulting in diverse disabilities and experiences for survivors. More than 70% of people experiencing str...

Driver distraction is a well-known cause for traffic collisions worldwide. Studies have indicated that shared steering control, which actively provides haptic guidance torque on the steering wheel, effectively improves the performance of distracted d...

Due to a sedentary lifestyle, the amount of people suffering from musculoskeletal back diseases has increased over the last few decades. To monitor and cure these disabilities, sensors able to monitor the patient for long-term measurement during dail...

Here we describe a proof-of-concept case study focusing on the design and development of a novel computer interface that uses facial muscles to control interactivity within a virtual environment. We have developed a system comprised of skin-mounted e...

For investigating driver characteristic as well as control authority allocation during the process of human–vehicle shared control (HVSC) for an autonomous vehicle (AV), a HVSC dynamic mode with a driver’s neuromuscular (NMS) state parame...

Electromyography-based wearable biosensors are used for prosthetic control. Machine learning prosthetic controllers are based on classification and regression models. The advantage of the regression approach is that it permits us to obtain a smoother...

Tele-ultrasound systems enable remote diagnostic imaging by transmitting both motion commands and haptic feedback between a sonographer and a robotic probe. While these systems aim to replicate conventional ultrasound procedures, they rarely address...

As life expectancy is mostly increasing, the incidence of many neurological disorders is also constantly growing. For improving the physical functions affected by a neurological disorder, rehabilitation procedures are mandatory, and they must be perf...

A randomized crossover trial was designed to investigate the influence of muscle activation and strength on functional stability/control of the knee joint, to determine whether bilateral imbalances still occur six months after successful anterior cru...

This study aimed to compare the effects of dry needling (DN) versus placebo DN applied to the peroneus longus (PL) and tibialis anterior (TA) on neuromuscular control and static postural control in basketball players with chronic ankle instability (C...

Healthcare professionals (namely, occupational therapists) face ergonomic risk factors that may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD). Ergonomic assessments are crucial to mitigate this occupational issue. Wearable devices are a pote...

Hands are central to nearly every aspect of daily life, so losing an upper limb due to amputation can severely affect a person’s independence. Robotic prostheses offer a promising solution by mimicking many of the functions of a natural arm, le...

Insufficient sleep causes muscle fatigue, impacting performance. The mechanism of brain–muscle signaling remains uncertain. In this study, we examined the impact of sleep deprivation on muscle endurance during isometric contractions and explore...

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are engaging interfaces that can be of benefit for rehabilitation therapy. However, they are still not widely used, and the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) signals is not established for them. Ou...

Current gait rehabilitation strategies rely heavily on motor learning principles, which involve facilitating active patient participation, high-doses of biomechanical task-related motor activities and accurate feedback. Furthermore, appropriate muscl...

Arm recovery varies greatly among stroke survivors. Wearable surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors have been used to track recovery in research; however, sEMG is rarely used within acute and subacute clinical settings. The purpose of this case stud...