Impact of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation on respiratory parameters, functional capacity and dyspnea in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled study.

Journal: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Stroke leads to reduced mobility and functional capacity, also negatively affects respiratory functions and muscle strength.

Authors

  • Büşra Okumuş
    Postgraduate Education Institute, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Biruni University, İstanbul, Turkey.
  • Buket Akıncı
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English), Biruni University, İstanbul, Turkey. barbuket@hotmail.com.
  • Güzin Kaya Aytutuldu
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English), Biruni University, İstanbul, Turkey.
  • Mehmet Salih Baran
    Istinye University Hospital, Gaziosmanpaşa Medical Park, İstanbul, Turkey.