EFisioTrack System for Monitoring Therapeutic Exercises in Patients with Shoulder Orthopedic Injuries in a Hospital Setting: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Author:

Hernandez-Sanchez Sergio1ORCID,Roses-Conde Jorge2,Martinez-Llorens Neus2,Ruiz Daniel3ORCID,Espejo-Antúnez Luis4ORCID,Tomás-Rodríguez Isabel1ORCID,Toledo-Marhuenda Jose-Vicente1ORCID,Albornoz-Cabello Manuel5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Translational Research Center in Physiotherapy, Department of Pathology and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Ctra. Alicante-Valencia Km. 8, 7-N 332, 03550 Alicante, Spain

2. Rehabilitation Service, General University Hospital of Elche, Carrer Almazara, 11, 03203 Alicante, Spain

3. Department of Computer Technology, University of Alicante, Carrer de Sant Vincent S/N, 03690 Alicante, Spain

4. Department of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain

5. Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, San Fernando, 4, 41009 Sevilla, Spain

Abstract

To assess the effects of the eFisioTrack monitoring system on clinical variables in patients with prescribed physiotherapy for shoulder injuries, twenty-four adult patients with shoulder orthopaedic injuries who underwent physical therapy treatment in a hospital setting participated in the study (twelve in the experimental group and twelve as controls). Clinical outcome measures were shoulder function and pain (Constant–Murley Score and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand or DASH score). Each variable was measured by a blinded physiotherapist at baseline and at one month follow-up. Patients performed the prescribed exercises either supervised by the physiotherapist (control group) or in a separate room without therapist supervision (experimental group). There were no statistically significant differences between groups before treatment or at follow-up for any outcomes (p ≥ 0.05). There was a statistically significant decrease (p ≤ 0.05) of at least 10 points in both groups for the DASH score at follow-up. Differences in the total score and subjective components of the Constant–Murley were also evidenced within groups. The use of the eFisioTrack system showed similar results in clinical measures compared to those performed under the direct supervision of the physiotherapist. This approach might be suitable for providing an effective shoulder exercise program at home.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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