The Impact of Wearables in Recovery from Repetitive Shoulder Dislocation Injury in Athletes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the effect of the use of  inertial measurement units (IMU) on improving the functional recovery of the shoulder joint in athletes with recurrent shoulder dislocation. The experimental method was used in the method of pre-dimensional measurement, as it applied a structured and supported therapeutic rehabilitation program supported by IMU units, which were used to monitor the motor variables of the shoulder joint, represented by the range of motion (flexion, distancing, and extension) during the different stages of rehabilitation.The results of the statistical analysis showed that there are statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-measurements and in favor of the telemetry in all variables of the range of motion, which indicates the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program used and supported by wearable technologies in improving the functional efficiency of the shoulder joint. This improvement is due to the role of IMUs in providing real-time and accurate motor feedback, which has contributed to correcting motor errors, improving neuromuscular control, and controlling the rehabilitative load within safe limits. The study concludes that the integration of wearable devices into recurrent shoulder dislocation rehabilitation programs is an advanced scientific method that contributes to accelerating functional recovery and reducing the likelihood of recurrence of the injury, and it is recommended to adopt these techniques in rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy centers.