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ArticleInternational journal of telerehabilitation2022

Development of an Innovative Telerehabilitation System to Improve Handgrip Strength.

Sam James, Megan Conrad, Sankar Sengupta

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Article in International journal of telerehabilitation, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Handgrip strength testing in rheumatic diseases.Rheumatology international · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sam JamesDept. of Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.
Megan ConradDept. of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Science, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, USA.
Sankar SenguptaDept. of Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Handgrip strength is an essential function of the hand to perform day-to-day tasks. People lose grip strength due to various factors such as aging, diseases, and other medical conditions. According to neuroplastic and physiological principles, grip strength can be improved using goal-oriented tasks or exercises repeatedly and consistently. People often fail to adhere to repeated movements, including grip strength exercises. Studies have shown that game-based rehabilitation has improved exercise compliance and functional outcomes. This article explains the design and development of an affordable smartphone-based telerehabilitation system that includes an innovatively designed grip strength device (eGripper) and a phone application to play games.

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Game-based rehabilitationGrip strengthHome exercise program

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PMID38026566
PMCPMC10681058

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