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Health Services and Assistive Technology in Rehabilitation

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 7674

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Dr. Mikołaj Dąbrowski

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Adult Spine Orthopaedics Department, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Interests: morphological changes in the course of degenerative spine disease biomechanical evaluation of spine and hip implants; concentration of metals and elements in the motion system; quality of life in elderly patients with spine diseases; back pain syndromes especially in degenerative disease
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Dear Colleagues,

The role of rehabilitation is to support people with permanent and temporary disabilities, with chronic diseases, in carrying out daily activities and in participating in life roles, as well as helping to improve their functioning and quality of life. Health services and technology provides the indispensable tools to accomplish these tasks. Modern technology stimulates the development of practice and science in the field of interdisciplinary and integrative rehabilitation.

Assistive technology is used in equipping units with technologies and removing barriers to the functioning of the environment.

In addition, it leads to the development of rehabilitation, physiotherapy and assistive technologies: exoskeletons and robotics, prosthetics and implants, environmental support technology, mobility and communication tools and computer systems, home automation (smart homes) and telerehabilitation. 

This Special Issue aims to introduce research into assistive technology devices, services, user experience, education and training, and principles, including experimental, theoretical and conceptual research, surveys, case studies, systematic reviews, and product development and testing.

Dr. Mikolaj Dabrowski
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • exoskeletons and robotics
  • prosthetics
  • implants
  • environmental support technology
  • mobility and communication tools
  • computer systems
  • home automation
  • smart homes
  • telerehabilitation

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Mapping Research Trends from 20 Years of Publications in Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
by Meiqi Zhang, Fang Li, Dongyu Wang, Xiaohong Ba and Zhan Liu
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(1), 215; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010215 - 23 Dec 2022
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This study aims to create an all-around insight into the evolutions, status, and global trends of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) research via enhanced bibliometric methods for the 2001–2020 time period. Articles concerning RAS were extracted from the Web of Science database. CiteSpace, Bibliometrix, [...] Read more.
This study aims to create an all-around insight into the evolutions, status, and global trends of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) research via enhanced bibliometric methods for the 2001–2020 time period. Articles concerning RAS were extracted from the Web of Science database. CiteSpace, Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and Graphpad Prism were employed to analyze publication patterns and research trends. A total of 586 publications related to RAS between 2001 and 2020 were retrieved from the Web of Science database. The researcher Goswami U. made the greatest contribution to this field. The University of Toronto was the institution that published the most articles. Motor dysfunction, sensory perception, and cognition are the three major domains of RAS research. Neural tracking, working memory, and neural basis may be the latest research frontiers. This study reveals the publication patterns and topic trends of RAS based on the records published between 2001 and 2020. The insights obtained provided useful references for the future research and applications of RAS. Full article
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Evaluation of Movement Restriction of Spinal Orthoses Using Inertial Measurement Units
by Justyna Fercho, Michał Krakowiak, Rami Yuser, Tomasz Szmuda, Piotr Zieliński, Dariusz Szarek, Samuel D. Pettersson and Grzegorz Miękisiak
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(24), 16515; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416515 - 8 Dec 2022
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Despite the frequent use of orthopedic braces or spine stabilizers in diseases such as kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, as well as in the case of injuries and rehabilitation after surgeries, there is no clear evidence of their proper stabilization of the spine while [...] Read more.
Despite the frequent use of orthopedic braces or spine stabilizers in diseases such as kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, as well as in the case of injuries and rehabilitation after surgeries, there is no clear evidence of their proper stabilization of the spine while carrying out daily activities. This study sought to assess the spine’s mobility while wearing three different orthopedic braces while performing basic tasks. Ten healthy subjects were enrolled. Three Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) were attached superficially along the spine at approximate levels: cervical (C7), between thoracic (T8) and lumbar (L3), and sacrum. The angle between sensors was monitored to provide data on the sagittal profile. In addition, the displacement of the spine’s longitudinal axis was measured (rotation). There are three types of orthopedic braces: the semi-rigid Hohmann corset, the Jewett brace, and the Thoracolumbar Fixed Spinal Orthosis (TLSO). Four tasks were monitored: standing, sitting, walking, and picking up an item from the floor with one hand. All braces provided a similar level of stability in both the sagittal plane and rotational axis while lifting an object. On the other hand, while walking and sitting, the TLSO was the only orthosis providing a statistically significant rigidity in the sagittal plane. When performing a more voluntary task, the measured rigidity of softer braces was significantly increased when compared with more involuntary tasks. A certain degree of motion restriction with spinal orthoses may come from the feedback pressure, which stimulates paraspinal muscles to contract and thus increases the overall rigidity of the trunk. Full article
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Factors Influencing Treatment Outcome and Proprioception after Electrocoagulation of the Femoral Insertion of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
by Adam Pogorzała, Ewa Kądzielawska, Łukasz Kubaszewski and Mikołaj Dąbrowski
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(20), 13569; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013569 - 20 Oct 2022
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(1) Background: Studies have established that exercises shaping the sense of deep sensation are an important element of medical rehabilitation of patients after vaporization of the femoral insertion of the anterior cruciate ligament and affect the restoration of correct movement patterns, thus reducing [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Studies have established that exercises shaping the sense of deep sensation are an important element of medical rehabilitation of patients after vaporization of the femoral insertion of the anterior cruciate ligament and affect the restoration of correct movement patterns, thus reducing the risk of injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the treatment outcome and deep-feeling function after applying a specific rehabilitation scheme 12 weeks after anterior cruciate ligament electrocoagulation surgery. (2) Methods: The study group consisted of 41 patients after partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, who underwent electrocoagulation of the femoral cruciate ligament attachment and microfracture of the femoral attachment area. All patients were operated on by the same surgeon and then rehabilitated according to the same medical rehabilitation protocol. The anthropometric and clinical data were collected through an anterior drawer test, Lachman test, assessment of the range of movements in the knee joint, muscle strength test, Unterberger test and Lysholm questionnaire. The assessment was performed before the surgery, and then on days 7–10, after 6 and 12 weeks of rehabilitation treatment. (3) Results: Statistical improvement of the parameters was demonstrated by strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings muscle, the Unterberger test, and the Lysholm scale after surgery. A negative correlation was found between the Unterberger test and Lysholm scale at the end of the research period and it differed depending on the gender and the dominant limb. The Lysholm scale and muscle strength were independent of sex, dominant extremity and associated damage of the meniscus and cartilage. The Lysholm scale 6 weeks after surgery negatively correlated with BMI. (4) Conclusions: Stability of the knee joint and improvement of proprioception were demonstrated 12 weeks after treatment with an ACL electrocoagulation and rehabilitation regimen. The factors contributing to a better treatment outcome were greater muscle strength, less thigh asymmetry, better sense of depth, younger age and lower body weight. Full article
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