Measuring finger flexion and activity trends over a 25 hour period using a low cost wireless device

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-2006

Abstract

The goal of this research was to evaluate the usefulness of a wireless custom monitor in measuring real-time finger posture over an extended period of time as the wearer goes about daily life activities. One individual wore the device for 25 continuous hours in the research facility and at home. Initial data analysis methods have been presented to explore different aspects of hand activity over time. Evaluating mean flexion over five minute intervals reveals common hand postures assumed throughout the day, while total joint excursion over longer intervals highlights periods of inactivity associated with sleep or rest, as well as periods of higher intensity activities that can be used to evaluate compliance with physical therapy and home rehabilitation instructions. © 2006 IEEE.

Identifier

34047105818 (Scopus)

ISBN

[1424400325, 9781424400324]

Publication Title

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Proceedings

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMBS.2006.260546

ISSN

05891019

PubMed ID

17945949

First Page

6281

Last Page

6284

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