A Single Session of Robot-Controlled Proprioceptive Training Modulates Functional Connectivity of Sensory Motor Networks and Improves Reaching Accuracy in Chronic Stroke.

Journal: Neurorehabilitation and neural repair
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Passive robot-generated arm movements in conjunction with proprioceptive decision making and feedback modulate functional connectivity (FC) in sensory motor networks and improve sensorimotor adaptation in normal individuals. This proof-of-principle study investigates whether these effects can be observed in stroke patients.

Authors

  • Shahabeddin Vahdat
    Neurology Department, Stanford University, USA; Functional Neuroimaging Unit, CRIUGM, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
  • Mohammed Darainy
    1 McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
  • Alexander Thiel
    1 McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
  • David J Ostry
    1 McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.