| Autor: |
Lotti N; Medizintechnik Group, Institut für Technische Informatik (ZITI), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Deutschland., Missiroli F; Medizintechnik Group, Institut für Technische Informatik (ZITI), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Deutschland., Galofaro E; Medizintechnik Group, Institut für Technische Informatik (ZITI), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Deutschland., Tricomi E; Medizintechnik Group, Institut für Technische Informatik (ZITI), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Deutschland., Di Domenico D; Rehab Technologies Lab, Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy.; Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy., Semprini M; Rehab Technologies Lab, Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy., Casadio M; Dipartimento di Informatica, Bioingegneria, Robotica e Ingegneria dei Sistemi (DIBRIS), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy., Brichetto G; Scientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Genoa, Italy.; AISM Rehabilitation Service of Genoa, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Society (AISM), Genoa, Italy., De Michieli L; Rehab Technologies Lab, Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy., Tacchino A; Scientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Genoa, Italy., Masia L; Medizintechnik Group, Institut für Technische Informatik (ZITI), Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Deutschland. |
| Abstrakt: |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system and can result in various symptoms, including muscle weakness, spasticity, and fatigue, ultimately leading to the deterioration of the musculoskeletal system. However, in recent years, exosuits have emerged as a game-changing solution to assist individuals with MS during their daily activities. These lightweight and affordable wearable robotic devices have gained immense popularity. In our study, we assessed the performance of an elbow exosuit on eight individuals with MS using high-density electromyography to measure biceps muscle activity. The results demonstrated that our prototype significantly reduced muscle effort during both dynamic and isometric tasks while increasing the elbow range of motion. In addition, the exosuit effectively delayed the onset of muscle fatigue, enhancing endurance for people with MS and enabling them to perform heavy duty tasks for a longer period. |
