Sensor-Based Rehabilitation with Motor Recovery in Post-Stroke Home Programs: Survey Analysis

Abstract

Stroke remains a leading cause of long term adult disability worldwide, necessitating extensive and prolonged rehabilitation to restore motor function and improve the quality of life for survivors. As healthcare systems face increasing burdens and resource constraints, traditional in-clinic therapy is frequently insufficient to provide the intensive, high dosage practice required for optimal neuroplasticity. Consequently, sensor based rehabilitation in home programs has emerged as a critical paradigm shift in post stroke care. This paper presents a comprehensive survey analysis of current sensor technologies, including inertial measurement units, surface electromyography, and force sensors, detailing their application in monitoring and facilitating motor recovery outside clinical settings. We analyze the underlying mechanisms of motor recovery, emphasizing how high fidelity sensorimotor feedback promotes neuroplasticity. Furthermore, we examine the system architectures, gamification strategies, and usability factors that define successful home based interventions. By synthesizing clinical outcomes related to both upper and lower extremity recovery, this survey highlights the efficacy of continuous, objective kinematic monitoring. Finally, we discuss existing technical and compliance challenges, offering future perspectives on the integration of wearable sensors into personalized, long term stroke rehabilitation regimens.