Feasibility of a Novice Motion Sensor for Assessment of Movement During Maximal Knee Flexion and Extension

Abstract

Advancement in technology has been a vital part of proper healthcare throughout the years. A body attachable novice wireless sensor was modified to assess body limb motion real-time. Acceleration results were compared to the peak torque values obtained during the lower limb extension and flexion motions with maximal resistance. Five extension and flexion motions were assessed for compared. As a result, correlation coefficient value of 0.98 (p < 0.5) was obtained which indicate a strong correlation relationship between the peak torque values and acceleration values. In conclusion, a novice sensor for body movement assess may be utilized to predict reduction in peak torque due to fatigue.