A Portable Passive Rehabilitation Robot for Upper-Extremity Functional Resistance Training.

Journal: IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
Published Date: Jun 21, 2018

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Loss of arm function is common in individuals with neurological damage, such as stroke or cerebral palsy. Robotic devices that address muscle strength deficits in a task-specific manner can assist in the recovery of arm function; however, current devices are typically large, bulky, and expensive to be routinely used in the clinic or at home. This study sought to address this issue by developing a portable planar passive rehabilitation robot, PaRRo.

Authors

  • Edward Washabaugh
  • Jane Guo
  • Chih-Kang Chang
    Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (NeuRRo Lab), Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • David Remy
  • Chandramouli Krishnan
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Electronic address: mouli@umich.edu.

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