Development of an Intelligent POWER Rehabilitation Cluster Machine and Its Clinical Testing and Assessment

balance test (sec)

single leg stance with eyes open

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

flexibility test_1st (cm)

truck flexion test in standing position

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

flexibility test_2nd (cm)

truck flexion test in sitting position

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

general mobility test (sec)

timed up and go test

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

hand-eye coordination test (sec)

grasp an falling rod

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

muscle endurance test (times/2 min)

step in place with hip raising to level

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

muscle strength test (kgw)

grip strength

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

visual test

traditional visual test in the letter C

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

hearing test (sec)

traditional hearing test with high frequency(4096Hz) and low frequency(512Hz) tuning fork

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

Activity of daily living (ADL)

This index measures the extent to which somebody can function independently and has bowel control, bladder control, toileting, chair transfer, ambulation and stair climbing. The index also indicates the need for assistance in care. Scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating greater independence.

Time frame: Changes from baseline in ADL at 12, 16 weeks

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)

IADL's are activities related to independent living and include preparing meals, managing money, shopping for groceries or personal items, performing light or heavy housework, doing laundry, and using a telephone. The total score may range from 0 - 8. A lower score indicates a higher level of dependence.

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scale assesses physical and cognitive disability. This scale focuses on the level of disability indicating the burden of caring for them. The scale includes 18 items. Each item is scored from 1 to 7 based on level of independence, where 1 represents total dependence and 7 indicates complete independence. Possible scores range from 18 to 126, with higher scores indicating more independence.

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks

36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36)

The SF-36 consists of eight sections: vitality, physical functioning, bodily pain, general health perceptions, physical role functioning, emotional role functioning, social role functioning and mental health. It consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale on the assumption that each question carries equal weight. The lower the score the more disability. The higher the score the less disability i.e., a score of zero is equivalent to maximum disability and a score of 100 is equivalent to no disability.

Time frame: Changes from baseline in physical examination at 12, 16 weeks