Effects of robotic rehabilitation on recovery of hand functions in acute stroke: A preliminary randomized controlled study.

Journal: Acta neurologica Scandinavica
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of EMG-driven robotic rehabilitation on hand motor functions and daily living activities of patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Authors

  • Dilber Karagozoglu Coskunsu
    Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Sumeyye Akcay
    Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Ozden Erkan Ogul
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Ergotherapy, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • D Kubra Akyol
    Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul-Cerrahpasa University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Necla Ozturk
    Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Füsun Zileli
    Neurology Department, İstanbul Haseki Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Birgul Baştan Tuzun
    Neurology Department, İstanbul Haseki Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Yakup Krespi
    Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey.