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. 2022 May 6;17(5):e0267549.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267549. eCollection 2022.

A research protocol on leap motion tracking device: A novel intervention method in distal radial fracture rehabilitation

Sakshi P Arora  1 , Waqar M Naqvi  1   2
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A research protocol on leap motion tracking device: A novel intervention method in distal radial fracture rehabilitation

Sakshi P Arora et al. PLoS One. .

Abstract

Introduction: Physiotherapeutic rehabilitation are used to optimize functional recovery following a distal radial fracture (DRF). Being most common upper limb fracture in all age groups, the DRF peaks in young men and in post-menopausal women with incidence ratio of 1:4. Leap motion control based rehabilitation of patients with DRF is limited. This research aims to assess the efficacy of leap motion control based rehabilitation in patients with DRF.

Methods: In an randomized parallel group trial, subjects (n = 40) with DRF will be recruited. The participants will be enrolled into either experimental or control group with 1:1 allocation ratio. Following the primary assessment and allocation, the participants in experimental group will receive both leap motion control and conventional therapy over a period of six weeks. Participants in conventional group would undergo only conventional therapy. The primary outcome measures will be Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and Universal goniometer however the grip strength and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used as secondary outcome measures.

Purpose of the study: The findings of this trial will examine the impact of leap motion control in DRF patients with conventional therapy on improving the functional activity, range of motion (ROM), grip strength and pain.

Expected clinical implications: To conclude, this research seeks to examine the rapid and long term effects of leap motion control in DRF patients. The study findings would help prospective patients with DRF, which may include a newly designed approach of rehabilitation.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Fig 1. Study flow-chart.
Step-wise procedural plan of recruitment, allocation, intervention, and statistical analysis of the study.
Fig 2
Fig 2. The calculation of sample size using G*Power analysis.
Graphical representation of the distribution of power on X-axis versus total sample size on Y-axis.
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