Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): July-December 2025

Development of therapy aids with electromyography technology for post-stroke patients

Budi, Savitri Citra (Unknown)
Budi Sumanto (Unknown)
Lilik Dwi Setyana (Unknown)
Prima Asmara Sejati (Unknown)
Siti Alimah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2025

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of stroke in Indonesia has been increasing and has had a significant impact on individuals, families, and society. There is a pressing need for innovative assistive devices that support independent therapy and enhance patient motivation to improve post-stroke productivity. This study aimed to design and develop a post-stroke rehabilitation assistive device utilizing electromyography (EMG) technology. Methods: This study employed a research and development (R&D) design. Data were collected through documentation studies, interviews with physiotherapists, observations, and focus group discussions (FGDs). A documentation study was conducted using the medical records of stroke patients. Interviews were conducted with physiotherapists, and observations were carried out to understand patients’ therapeutic activities. Results: This study provided alternative therapy by developing post-stroke rehabilitation aids with EMG technology. Based on the documentation study, 88% of patients experienced ischemic stroke with a good level of consciousness (E4V5M6), indicated by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15. Conclusion: This phenomenon supported the development of electrical therapy innovations to accelerate stroke recovery. This study successfully designed a hand therapy device using EMG technology to improve patients’ motor function, particularly among those with E4V5M6 levels of consciousness and limited motor skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ptji

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health

Description

The Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia or PTJI is an open access journal that publishes scientifically content two editions per year June and December to promote clinical practice and research in the physical therapy area The Journal aims to promote a lively exchange of ideas between academics ...