Design and Implementation of an Assist Device in Data Collection and Rehabilitation Assessment for Patients with Limited Mobility after Stroke When Applying Constrained Induced Movement Therapy-the First Phase

Constrained Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) in hemiplegic patients is an effective method for upper extremity rehabilitation. Therapy aims to verify the viability and efficacy of CIMT in patients after stroke. The idea of the research is to develop a device that helps to collect motion parameters of the upper limbs (rehabilitation) using CIMT therapy. These parameters are very useful in assessing the patient’s condition and mobility as well as the degree of recovery after applying CIMT therapy. From the results of this evaluation, further studies will be carried out to develop the upper limbs’ exoskeleton to help support movement and restore function more effectively. Specifically, the study develops a wearable device that can collect data on motion and electromyography signals using accelerometers and electromyography sensors (EMG), respectively. The results demonstrate the feasibility and application capability of clinical data collection for the CIMT procedure.