Abstract

Elbow injuries, prevalent in various sports, significantly impact an athlete's performance and career longevity. Traditional rehabilitation methods, while effective to a degree, often miss the mark in terms of precision and personalised care. This gap necessitates a shift towards more sophisticated rehabilitation strategies. This study introduces a pioneering approach in elbow rehabilitation, utilising cutting-edge wearable tracking technologies along with the telerehabilitation paradigm. The focus is on increasing the precision and efficacy of rehabilitation processes. We developed a state-of-the-art wearable device, equipped with sophisticated sensors, to accurately track elbow joint movements, including position, rotation, and flexion, in real-time. The device provides detailed data, allowing for nuanced diagnosis and effective monitoring during rehabilitation phases. This data is integrated into a specialised application, enabling comprehensive data analysis and the formulation of personalised rehabilitation plans with real-time feedback. The device demonstrated a notable improvement in the precision of monitoring and effectiveness of rehabilitation strategies, allowing the measurement of the range of motion (RoM) within an error of ±3 degrees. A comparative analysis with traditional methods revealed significant advancements in accuracy, adherence to prescribed rehabilitation regimens, and overall speed of recovery.

Details

Title
Evaluation and Refinement of Elbow Recovery in Sports Medicine Using Smart Tracking Technologies
Author
Alonso-Rollán, Sergio; Márquez-Sánchez, Sergio; Carrera, Albano; Froes, Isaac M S; Blanco, Juan F
First page
e31939
Section
Articles
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca
e-ISSN
22552863
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3172266222
Copyright
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