NCT03598101

TONEFITreha: Proof of Concept and Usability Study.

TONEFITreha: Proof of Concept and Usability of a Portable Exercise Device to Improve Cardiovascular Functioning and Balance in Neuro-orthopaedic Rehabilitation.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 9 (actual)
• Sponsor: Reha Rheinfelden · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The importance of physical activity and exercise-based interventions in neuro-orthopaedic rehabilitation is undisputed. Yet, patients and clinicians do not implement minimally required doses of physical activity in standard rehabilitation programs. This is partly due to intrinsic factors such as motivation, or due to physical condition that prevent any kind of exercise. In most cases, however, it is owed to limited time spent with therapists who would be able to supervise and apply the required doses to induce any potential exercise effects. Methods to semi-autonomously exercise with high motivation and continuous feedback would complement existing therapies and allow adherence to minimal dose recommendations. For this study, a prototype of a new portable training solution for intensive walking exercise with built-in sensor-technology and a smartphone interface will be tested regarding its usability and its efficiency in a clinical setting.

Conditions

• Neurological Disorder
• Orthopedic Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	TONEFITreha	The newly developed Tonefit Reha is based on the existing fitness device, the TONEFIT belt. Similar to Nordic Walking, the device aims to include upper limb activity in walking exercise to train the shoulder girdle and arm. While Nordic Walking uses poles, the existing TONEFIT belt uses body-worn resistance handles to actively involve the upper body. It is worn around the waist, like a belt. The two independent pull-push elements with non-adjustable resistance on each side allow increased intensity for strengthening and endurance training during walking, particular for upper extremities and trunk stability.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-12-01
• Primary completion: 2019-05-30
• Completion: 2019-11-30
• First posted: 2018-07-26
• Last updated: 2020-04-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Switzerland