Quantification of Kinematics and Muscle Activity Patterns of the Upper Extremities of Individuals With Motor Disabilities
- Conditions
- Diagnosis and Follow up on Upper Extremity Interventions
- Interventions
- Other: Rehabilitative treatment
- Registration Number
- NCT02162342
- Lead Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Brief Summary
The subjet is sitting on a chair and in front of him an adjustable (height) table with a glass of water. 17 passive reflective markers are placed on his upper extremities and torso. The subject is requested to reach the glass (once with the right hand and then with the left hand) and bring it to the mouth and drink. Then the subject put the glass back at the starting position. This is performed twice for each hand. In the second part, the same trial is repeated but muscle activity is recorded with surface electromyography.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- motor impairment following stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spina bifida, poliomyelitis, neuropathy
- Able to understand and sign an informed consent form independently.
Exclusion Criteria
- Unable to hold or lift a glass
- pregnant women
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Rehabilitative intervention Rehabilitative treatment Surgical intervention, orthotics or injections of muscle/nerve medications as prescribed by the treating physician and unrelated to the study.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method joint angle 2 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hadassah Medical Organization
🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel