Engineering User Interfaces for Tailored and Monitored Movement Rehabilitation Programs

As a commercially available gesture tracking device, the Microsoft Kinect was already used for supporting rehabilitation programs in the field of physiotherapy. However, physiotherapists found that the device and applications on offer did not allow them to tailor and monitor exercises accurately. They point out that every patient is different and requires adapted exercises with an expert eye. This paper proposes an approach to revitalize the use of this device in physiotherapy by addressing these needs. Working closely with a physiotherapist, we developed Motion Recovery, a solution that offers precise tailoring and monitoring capabilities for physiotherapy rehabilitation programs. Scoring 82.8 on the System Usability Scale, a test providing an overview of interactive system usability, our solution demonstrated strong user acceptance among 15 patients, culminating in a qualitative evaluation with the physiotherapist.