Effect of an Exercise Glove with Spring Mechanism on Extensor and Flexor Muscle Activation

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of an exercise glove developed by our research team on hand muscles. Within this scope, clinical investigations were carried out on volunteer healthy subjects. Subjects performed the exercises both wearing the glove and without glove. EMG was measured on extensor and flexor muscles during the exercises. Muscle activations were compared by the amplitude analysis during exercises with and without the glove. It is understood that exercises with the glove increase extensor and flexor muscle activations. This glove can be adapted to rehabilitation devices by integrating with different actuators. In addition, this glove can also be used in order to strengthen the hand muscles.