Short and long-term effects of robot-assisted therapy on upper limb motor function and activity of daily living in patients post-stroke: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of robot-assisted therapy (RAT) on upper limb motor control and activity function in poststroke patients compared with that of non-robotic therapy.

Authors

  • Liping Zhang
    Roche Tissue Diagnostics, Medical and Scientific Affairs, Tucson, Arizona.
  • Gongwei Jia
    Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 76 Linjiang Road, Yuzhong, Chongqing, 400010, China.
  • Jingxi Ma
    Department of Neurology, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China.
  • Sanrong Wang
    Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 76 Linjiang Road, Yuzhong, Chongqing, 400010, China.
  • Li Cheng