Effects of robot-assisted training on upper limb functional recovery during the rehabilitation of poststroke patients.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The study aims to determine the effectiveness of robot-assisted training in the recovery of stroke-affected arms using an exoskeleton robot Armeo Spring.

Authors

  • Kristina Daunoraviciene
    Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
  • Ausra Adomaviciene
    Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
  • Agne Grigonyte
    Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
  • Julius Griškevičius
    Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
  • Alvydas Juocevicius
    Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.