| Title |
A case of a motion-tactile discrimination feedback sensory compensatory approach for upper limb dysfunction due to severe sensory deficit |
| Subtitle |
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| Authors |
Maya Shinohara*1, Chikako Yoshino*2,*3, Kano Uejima*4 |
| Authors (kana) |
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| Organization |
*1Teikyo University Chiba Medical Center, Department of Rehabilitation, *2Occupational Therapy Major, Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Care and Medical Sports, Teikyo Heisei University, *3Chiba University, Design Research Institute, *4Tec Gihan Co.,Ltd. |
| Journal |
The Journal of Chiba Association of Occupational Therapists
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| Volume |
14
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| Number |
1
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| Page |
16-22 |
| Year/Month |
2025 / 3 |
| Article |
Report |
| Publisher |
Chiba Association of Occupational Therapists |
| Abstract |
[Abstract] : As one of therapeutic interventions for sensory deficits, a kinesthetic discrimination feedback-type sensory compensation system called the Finger Recorder Rehab model (Yubireco), has been developed to convert frictional information received by the hand into vibratory stimuli to compensate for sensory deficits. In the present report, we performed upper limb functional training using the Yubireco and standard upper limb functional training in a chronic case of a patient with severe sensory disorders due to subarachnoid hemorrhage and examined the effect of wearing the Yubireco using a BAB single case design. In stage A, we conducted standard upper limb functional training, and in stage B, we conducted upper limb functional training while wearing the Yubireco. As a result, during upper limb functional training in stages B1 and B2, compared to stage A, the subject was able to perform intended movements more smoothly, showing improvements in the sense of agency and the Quality of Movement on the Motor Activity Log. The patient also reported that the sense of agency and operability of the upper limb had improved. These results suggest that Yubireco can compensate for sensory deficits and aid in upper limb functional training. |
| Practice |
Medical technology |
| Keywords |
sensory deficits, upper limb function, feedback, sense of ownership, sense of agency |