DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL USE LEGS EXERCISE TRACKER TO ENHANCE POST-STROKE REHABILITATION MOTIVATION

• Main Author: Viene Wijaya, Sherafim
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/81562
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

According to Wildani (2010), stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability worldwide. Nearly 75% of stroke survivors experience functional impairments, and 15-30% have severe disabilities. Only 10% of stroke sufferers can recover almost perfectly, 25% of patients recover with minor impairments, and 40% of patients experience moderate to severe impairments that require special care. In addition to medication, physiotherapy or physical exercise is an important intervention for stroke patient recovery. Various studies state that motivation and family support are important factors in the effectiveness of post-stroke patient recovery. One method to increase motivation is through progress tracking and goal setting. The most frequently affected parts by stroke are the legs and hands. There are a lot of hand exercise devices available on the market, but there is less attention on leg exercise devices. Therefore, a device is designed to help users track exercises in the leg area in the form of a knee pad and soft brace using sensors.