A Tenodesis-Induced-Grip exoskeleton robot (TIGER) for assisting upper extremity functions in stroke patients: a randomized control study.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation
Published Date: Nov 1, 2022

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was aimed toward developing a lightweight assisting tenodesis-induced-grip exoskeleton robot (TIGER) and to examine the performance of the TIGER in stroke patients with hemiplegia.

Authors

  • Hsiu-Yun Hsu
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University.
  • Kang-Chin Yang
    Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
  • Chien-Hsien Yeh
    Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
  • Yu-Ching Lin
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan.
  • Keng-Ren Lin
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
  • 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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