Title |
A haptic-robotic platform for upper-limb reaching stroke therapy: Preliminary design and evaluation results
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Published in |
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, May 2008
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DOI | 10.1186/1743-0003-5-15 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Paul Lam, Debbie Hebert, Jennifer Boger, Hervé Lacheray, Don Gardner, Jacob Apkarian, Alex Mihailidis |
Abstract |
It has been shown that intense training can significantly improve post-stroke upper-limb functionality. However, opportunities for stroke survivors to practice rehabilitation exercises can be limited because of the finite availability of therapists and equipment. This paper presents a haptic-enabled exercise platform intended to assist therapists and moderate-level stroke survivors perform upper-limb reaching motion therapy. This work extends on existing knowledge by presenting: 1) an anthropometrically-inspired design that maximizes elbow and shoulder range of motions during exercise; 2) an unobtrusive upper body postural sensing system; and 3) a vibratory elbow stimulation device to encourage muscle movement. |
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Student > Master | 38 | 21% |
Student > Bachelor | 18 | 10% |
Researcher | 13 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 12 | 7% |
Other | 33 | 18% |
Unknown | 28 | 15% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 10 | 6% |
Psychology | 10 | 6% |
Other | 29 | 16% |
Unknown | 31 | 17% |