The use of robots in stroke rehabilitation: A narrative review.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
Published Date: Jan 1, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Stroke is among the leading causes of acquired disability in the United States, affecting nearly 800,000 Americans annually. The identification of more effective treatments for hemiparesis has been recognized as a top research priority. Intelligent, motor-driven devices for rehabilitation, or rehabilitation robotics, represent an exciting frontier with considerable potential to address these concerns.

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  • Lynne M Weber
    Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
  • Joel Stein
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY; Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY.

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