Efficacy of robot-assisted rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a randomized controlled study.

Journal: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine

Published Date: Dec 1, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A prompt and effective physical and rehabilitation medicine approach is essential to obtain recovery of an impaired limb to prevent tendon shortening, spasticity and pain. Robot-assisted virtual reality intervention has been shown to be more effective than conventional interventions and achieved greater improvement in upper limb function.

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Giovanni Taveggia

aRehabilitation Institute, Habilita, Zingonia bRehabilitation Institute, Habilita, Sarnico cNeurosurgery Unit, Spedali Civili dMechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Alberto Borboni
Lorena Salvi

Habilita, Sarnico Hospital, Sarnico, Bergamo, Italy.
Chiara Mulé
Stefania Fogliaresi

Habilita, Sarnico Hospital, Sarnico, Bergamo, Italy.
Jorge H Villafañe
Roberto Casale

Habilita, Sarnico Hospital, Sarnico, Bergamo, Italy.

Keywords

Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Disability Evaluation Female Humans Male Middle Aged Muscle Spasticity Pain Measurement Paresis Physical Therapy Modalities Recovery of Function Robotics Stroke Rehabilitation Treatment Outcome Upper Extremity

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Efficacy of robot-assisted rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a randomized controlled study.

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