Feasibility and Potential Effects of Robot-Assisted Passive Range of Motion Training in Combination with Conventional Rehabilitation on Hand Function in Patients with Chronic Stroke.

Journal: Journal of rehabilitation medicine
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of exoskeleton robot-assisted passive range of motion for induction training in combination with conventional hand rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke.

Authors

  • Chia-Yu Hsu
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ten-Chan General Hospital; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University.
  • Chu-Ming Wu
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ten-Chan General Hospital.
  • Chieh-Cheng Huang
    Department of Neurology, Ten-Chan General Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
  • Hung-Hai Shie
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ten-Chan General Hospital.
  • Yuh-Show Tsai
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University. yuhshow@gmail.com.