Feasibility and efficacy of a robotic device for hand rehabilitation in hemiplegic stroke patients: a randomized pilot controlled study.

Journal: Clinical rehabilitation
Published Date: Mar 1, 2017

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of robot-assisted hand rehabilitation in improving arm function abilities in sub-acute hemiplegic patients.

Authors

  • Fabio Vanoglio
    1 Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.
  • Palmira Bernocchi
    2 Care Continuity Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.
  • Chiara MulĂ©
  • Francesca Garofali
    1 Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.
  • Chiara Mora
    1 Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.
  • Giovanni Taveggia
    aRehabilitation Institute, Habilita, Zingonia bRehabilitation Institute, Habilita, Sarnico cNeurosurgery Unit, Spedali Civili dMechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
  • Simonetta Scalvini
    2 Care Continuity Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.
  • Alberto Luisa
    1 Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, IRCCS, Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy.

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