Robotic-assisted therapy with bilateral practice improves task and motor performance in the upper extremities of chronic stroke patients: A randomised controlled trial.

Journal: Australian occupational therapy journal
Published Date: Oct 1, 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIM: Task-specific repetitive training, a usual care in occupational therapy practice, and robotic-aided rehabilitation with bilateral practice are used to improve upper limb motor and task performance. The difference in effects of two strategies requires exploration. This study compared the impact of robotic-assisted therapy with bilateral practice (RTBP) and usual task-specific training facilitated by therapists on task and motor performance for stroke survivors.

Authors

  • Hsiu-Yun Hsu
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Haw-Yen Chiu
    Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, ChiMei Medical Center.
  • Ta-Shen Kuan
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Ching-Liang Tsai
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Fong-Chin Su
    Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Li-Chieh Kuo
    Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.

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