Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review

Mobile motion capture is a promising technology for assessing physical movement; markerless motion capture systems (MLSs) offer great potential in rehabilitation settings, given their accessibility compared to marker-based motion capture systems (MBSs). This review explores the current literature on...

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Main Authors: Matthew Pardell, Naomi D. Dolgoy, Stéphanie Bernard, Kerry Bayless, Robert Hirsche, Liz Dennett, Puneeta Tandon
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Stéphanie Bernard
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description Mobile motion capture is a promising technology for assessing physical movement; markerless motion capture systems (MLSs) offer great potential in rehabilitation settings, given their accessibility compared to marker-based motion capture systems (MBSs). This review explores the current literature on rehabilitation, for direct comparison of movement-related outcomes captured by MLSs to MBSs and for application of MLSs in movement measurements. Following a scoping review methodology, nine databases were searched (May to August 2023). Eligible articles had to present at least one estimate of the mean difference between a measure of a physical movement assessed by MLS and by MBS. Sixteen studies met the selection criteria and were included. For comparison of MLSs with MBSs, measures of mean joint range of motion (ROM) displacement were found to be similar, while peak joint angle outcomes were significantly different. Upper body movement outcomes were found to be comparable, while lower body movement outcomes were very different. Overall, nearly two-thirds of measurements identified statistical differences between MLS and MBS outcomes. Regarding application, no studies assessed the technology with patient populations. Further MLS-specific research with consideration of patient populations (e.g., intentional error testing, testing in less-than-ideal settings) would be beneficial for utilization of motion capture in rehabilitation contexts.
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spelling doaj-art-7f8475c9b5b14d5da0698d807ce4f1962024-12-27T14:12:19ZengMDPI AGBiomechanics2673-70782024-10-014461863210.3390/biomechanics4040044Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping ReviewMatthew Pardell0Naomi D. Dolgoy1Stéphanie Bernard2Kerry Bayless3Robert Hirsche4Liz Dennett5Puneeta Tandon6Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, CanadaDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, CanadaÉcole des Sciences de la Readaptation, Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, CanadaGlenrose Rehabilitation Research, Innovation & Technology, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4, CanadaGlenrose Rehabilitation Research, Innovation & Technology, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4, CanadaGeoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, CanadaDivision of Gastroenterology (Liver Unit), Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, CanadaMobile motion capture is a promising technology for assessing physical movement; markerless motion capture systems (MLSs) offer great potential in rehabilitation settings, given their accessibility compared to marker-based motion capture systems (MBSs). This review explores the current literature on rehabilitation, for direct comparison of movement-related outcomes captured by MLSs to MBSs and for application of MLSs in movement measurements. Following a scoping review methodology, nine databases were searched (May to August 2023). Eligible articles had to present at least one estimate of the mean difference between a measure of a physical movement assessed by MLS and by MBS. Sixteen studies met the selection criteria and were included. For comparison of MLSs with MBSs, measures of mean joint range of motion (ROM) displacement were found to be similar, while peak joint angle outcomes were significantly different. Upper body movement outcomes were found to be comparable, while lower body movement outcomes were very different. Overall, nearly two-thirds of measurements identified statistical differences between MLS and MBS outcomes. Regarding application, no studies assessed the technology with patient populations. Further MLS-specific research with consideration of patient populations (e.g., intentional error testing, testing in less-than-ideal settings) would be beneficial for utilization of motion capture in rehabilitation contexts.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/4/4/44motion capturemarkerlessmovement analysisclinical applicabilityscoping review
spellingShingle Matthew Pardell
Naomi D. Dolgoy
Stéphanie Bernard
Kerry Bayless
Robert Hirsche
Liz Dennett
Puneeta Tandon
Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review
Biomechanics
motion capture
markerless
movement analysis
clinical applicability
scoping review
title Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review
title_full Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review
title_fullStr Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review
title_full_unstemmed Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review
title_short Movement Outcomes Acquired via Markerless Motion Capture Systems Compared with Marker-Based Systems for Adult Patient Populations: A Scoping Review
title_sort movement outcomes acquired via markerless motion capture systems compared with marker based systems for adult patient populations a scoping review
topic motion capture
markerless
movement analysis
clinical applicability
scoping review
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7078/4/4/44
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