Upper limb robot-assisted therapy in subacute and chronic stroke patients using an innovative end-effector haptic device: A pilot study.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Significant results have been shown when an upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation is delivered to stroke patients.

Authors

  • S Mazzoleni
    BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna Pisa, Pisa, Italy. s.mazzoleni@sssup.it.
  • E Battini
    The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Polo Sant'Anna Valdera, Pontedera (Pisa), Italy.
  • R Crecchi
    Rehabilitation Bioengineering Laboratory, Auxilium Vitae Rehabilitation Center, Volterra, Italy.
  • P Dario
  • F Posteraro