Effects of robot viscous forces on arm movements in chronic stroke survivors: a randomized crossover study.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Our previous work showed that speed is linked to the ability to recover in chronic stroke survivors. Participants moving faster on the first day of a 3-week study had greater improvements on the Wolf Motor Function Test.

Authors

  • Yazan Abdel Majeed
    Richard and Loan Hill Bioengineering Department, University of Illinois at Chicago, Morgan St, 60607, Chicago, USA.
  • Saria Awadalla
    School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Taylor St, 60612, Chicago, USA.
  • James L Patton