Sensory Integration Balance Deficits in Complex mTBI: Can Early Initiation of Rehabilitation With Wearable Sensor Technology Improve Outcomes?
Abstract
Objectives: 1) To determine the role of timing in rehabilitation of balance deficits in people with mTBI 2) To determine if home monitoring improves outcomes 3) To develop a novel feedback system using wearable sensors to provide physical therapists with real-time information about quality of head and trunk movement during exercise. Plan: This is an interventional study on people with mTBI. Aim I examines whether initiating interventional physical therapy earlier rather than later improves outcomes. Aim II, nested within Aim I, examines whether home monitoring of vestibular rehabilitation improves outcomes. Aim III develops a system capable of delivering real-time feedback on quality to improve outcomes. Aims and Hypotheses: Aim I. Early Intervention: To determine the effects of early versus late rehabilitation for balance deficits in mTBI. We hypothesize that early rehabilitation will improve outcomes more than standard of care. Aim II. Home Monitoring: To compare traditional balance rehabilitation versus balance rehabilitation with sensor-based home monitoring. We hypothesize that providing physical therapists with objective measures on performance of prescribed exercises at home will improve outcomes in rehabilitation. Aim III. Real-time Monitoring for Training: To develop and evaluate a novel sensor system that provides real-time feedback to physical therapists. We hypothesize that real-time feedback on head and trunk movements during exercise will be feasible for use by a physical therapist.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1165698
Entities
People
- Kody Campbell
- Laurie A King
- Shelby Martin
Organizations
- Oregon Health & Science University