A survey on robotic devices for upper limb rehabilitation

P Maciejasz, J Eschweiler, K Gerlach-Hahn… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2014 - Springer
The existing shortage of therapists and caregivers assisting physically disabled individuals
at home is expected to increase and become serious problem in the near future. The patient …

Neuroplastic changes following brain ischemia and their contribution to stroke recovery: novel approaches in neurorehabilitation

C Alia, C Spalletti, S Lai, A Panarese… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Ischemic damage to the brain triggers substantial reorganization of spared areas and
pathways, which is associated with limited, spontaneous restoration of function. A better …

Effects of robot-assisted therapy on upper limb recovery after stroke: a systematic review

G Kwakkel, BJ Kollen, HI Krebs - … and neural repair, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective. The aim of the study was to present a systematic review of studies that investigate
the effects of robot-assisted therapy on motor and functional recovery in patients with stroke …

NEUROExos: A powered elbow exoskeleton for physical rehabilitation

N Vitiello, T Lenzi, S Roccella… - IEEE transactions on …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents the design and experimental testing of the robotic elbow exoskeleton
NEUROBOTICS Elbow Exoskeleton (NEUROExos). The design of NEUROExos focused on …

Design strategies to improve patient motivation during robot-aided rehabilitation

R Colombo, F Pisano, A Mazzone, C Delconte… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2007 - Springer
Background Motivation is an important factor in rehabilitation and frequently used as a
determinant of rehabilitation outcome. Several factors can influence patient motivation and …

Will your next therapist be a robot?—A review of the advancements in robotic upper extremity rehabilitation

R Fareh, A Elsabe, M Baziyad, T Kawser, B Brahmi… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Several recent studies have indicated that upper extremity injuries are classified as a top
common workplace injury. Therefore, upper extremity rehabilitation has become a leading …

Home-based Computer Assisted Arm Rehabilitation (hCAAR) robotic device for upper limb exercise after stroke: results of a feasibility study in home setting

M Sivan, J Gallagher, S Makower, D Keeling… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2014 - Springer
Background Home-based robotic technologies may offer the possibility of self-directed
upper limb exercise after stroke as a means of increasing the intensity of rehabilitation …

A review: A comprehensive review of soft and rigid wearable rehabilitation and assistive devices with a focus on the shoulder joint

H Majidi Fard Vatan, S Nefti-Meziani, S Davis… - Journal of Intelligent & …, 2021 - Springer
The importance of the human upper limb role in performing daily life and personal activities
is significant. Improper functioning of this organ due to neurological disorders or surgeries …

Affordable robotics for upper limb stroke rehabilitation in develo** countries: a systematic review

A Demofonti, G Carpino, L Zollo… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Stroke incidence is increasing more rapidly in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
than in High-Income Countries (HICs), but LMICs are not well organized to provide …

Assessing mechanisms of recovery during robot-aided neurorehabilitation of the upper limb

R Colombo, F Pisano, S Micera… - … and neural repair, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective. The present study aimed to qualify and quantify the different components of motor
recovery in a group of stroke patients treated by robot-aided techniques. In addition, the …