Sensor-based Approach for Objective Balance Skill Assessment: A Review

Authors

  • Nuria Hanim Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Eileen L.M. Su Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Yvonne Y.W. Khor Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Che Fai Yeong Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Kang Xiang Khor Techcare Innovation Sdn. Bhd., Taman Perindustrian Ringan Pulai, Skudai, 81300, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Najib Abdullah Techcare Innovation Sdn. Bhd., Taman Perindustrian Ringan Pulai, Skudai, 81300, Malaysia
  • Aamir Hamza Labib Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North South University, Bangladesh
  • William Holderbaum Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M15 6BH, United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/humentech.v3n2.79

Keywords:

Objective balance test, Sensor-based, Wearables, Force Plate, Accelerometer

Abstract

This paper provides a review of sensor-based platforms utilized in the assessment of balance skills, offering insights into various types of sensors, outcome measures and efforts in clinical evaluations. Balance skill assessment is crucial in understanding and managing various neuromuscular disorders, injuries, and age-related declines in motor function.  The review categorizes sensor-based platforms into a few main types such as wearable sensors, force plates, and accelerometers. The paper addresses the benefits and drawbacks of each type of sensor as well as the corresponding outcome measures for each sensor. Outcome measurements include sway velocity, center of pressure excursions, and temporal-spatial movement features. Sensor-based platforms have been shown in clinical tests to have the potential to detect small changes in balance that may not be detected using conventional assessment methods.  The review provides evidence for the effectiveness of sensor-based assessments in a range of clinical populations, such as older people who are at risk of falls, those with musculoskeletal injuries, and neurological illnesses. Moreover, a comparison with traditional ways of evaluating balance clarifies the benefits of sensor-based platforms, such as higher sensitivity, objectivity, and the capacity to record dynamic aspects of balance. This paper offers practitioners, physicians and researchers some useful insights for evaluating and rehabilitating patients with balance-related impairments. Sensor-based measures for more individualized training feedbacks, promoting optimal outcomes in balance training and rehabilitation, are also presented.

Published

09-08-2024

How to Cite

Hanim, N., Su, E. L., Khor, Y. Y., Yeong, C. F., Khor, K. X., Abdullah, M. N., … Holderbaum, W. (2024). Sensor-based Approach for Objective Balance Skill Assessment: A Review. Journal of Human Centered Technology, 3(2), 36–43. https://doi.org/10.11113/humentech.v3n2.79

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