Arindam Seth

Founder, Physio Care Clinic, West Bengal, India

Abstract Title: Effectiveness, importance and impact of biofeedback-based training with Pheezee (a wearable device measuring sEMG and ROM) in patients with non-specific low back pain

Biography: Dr. Arindam Seth (B.P.T. (M.A.H.E.); M.P.T. (Ortho) (W.B.U.H.S.); C.O.M.T.; F.A.G.E.(Manipal)), is the visionary founder of Physio Care Clinic (West Bengal, India). With over 18 years of experience in physiotherapy and 15 years of experience in teaching, Dr. Seth is dedicated to providing exceptional care and empowering patients to achieve optimal health and wellness. A passionate advocate for evidence-based practice, Dr. Arindam Seth has established a clinic that embodies excellence, compassion, and innovation. Under his leadership, a team of expert physiotherapists strives to deliver personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.

Research Interest: Background: Biofeedback training using surface Electromyography (sEMG) is proven to be effective in rehabilitation to improve the overall wellbeing of the musculoskeletal system. The available biofeedback training systems only focus on creative representation of the muscle activity in terms of audio and visual aids. A missing piece in this entire system is to set targets based on the clinical condition of the user and then focus on meeting theses targets to eventually help the users improve their motor activity and control. Method: Pheezee test (measuring sEMG and ROM) was done on 14 patients (9 Female, 5 Male) with non-specific low back pain, while performing lumbar flexion and extension. sEMG of Rectus Abdominus, Multifidus muscles and ROM are recorded. All the 14 patients underwent training with an experimental rehabilitate protocol for an average of 10 weeks. After every training session sEMG and ROM targets are updates and Pheezee tests is taken for comparison. To motivate the users, gamification themes are used as visual and audio aids. The software application with cloud services tracked the progress and set automated targets that are updated throughout the training process. Results: 86% (12) of the patients showed improvement. Where 50% (7) showed improved symptoms in both sEMG and ROM, 36% (5) showed improvement either in ROM or sEMG and 14% (2) showed no improvement. Applications: Patients with musculoskeletal, neurological disorders can be benefitted by using the Pheezee biofeedback training. Other applications include pelvic floor muscle strengthening, sports rehabilitation to improve strength, endurance & agility.