The findings highlight the challenges of tailoring rehabilitation exercises, as optimal intensity varies among patients. The “Goldilocks principle” of exercise - finding the right balance between too little and too much - remains a key consideration in recovery strategies.
Though conducted in rodents, this research could pave the way for clinical applications in humans. Start-up company Penderia Technologies, based at the Knight Campus, is refining the sensor technology for human use. Future designs will include battery-free sensors and wearable monitors to capture personalized measurements based on injury type and severity.
“We are hopeful this work can one day be translated to clinical settings, where these sensors can capture personalized measurements that account for injury type and severity to best inform rehabilitation decisions,” Guldberg said.
MEDICA-tradefair.com; Source: University of Oregon