Ten Meter Walk Test for motor function assessment with technological devices based on lower members’ movements: A systematic review

Abstract

Objective:

The Ten Meter Walk Test (10MWT) is a vital diagnostic tool for identifying neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions. This systematic review explores the potential of wearables, mobile devices, and sensors to enhance the 10MWT’s use in medical gait analysis based on lower limb movements.

Methods:

This systematic review explores the use of wearables, mobile devices, and sensors to improve the 10MWT in medical gait analysis based on lower limb movements. The study uses the PRISMA approach to assess literature from January 2010 to October 2023, highlighting the importance of new technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence in improving the accuracy and efficiency of the 10MWT.

Results:

The findings demonstrate how technology-enabled 10MWT can help develop specialized treatment strategies and provide a more accurate understanding of disease pathophysiology.

Conclusions:

The paper reviews 17 studies on lower limb movements during the 10MWT, highlighting their importance in assessing medical diseases and gait analysis as a diagnostic tool. It emphasizes the role of technology in rehabilitation and physical therapy, where some studies combine Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with robotic or wearable technologies.

Significance:

The review comprehensively explains these technologies’ advantages and current use in therapeutic contexts.