Robotic devices have been clinically verified for use in long duration and high intensity
rehabilitation needed for motor recovery after neurological injury. Targeted and coordinated …

Stroke and spinal cord injury are becoming ever more prevalent in the United States. Recent
research has shown that rehabilitation robots have the potential to positively impact the …

Physical therapy plays a crucial role in the motor recovery. Rehabilitation robots have
emerged as significant advancement, enabling repetitive therapeutic interventions in both …

Background No previous studies have investigated the test–retest reliability of tip, key, and
palmar pinch force sense in healthy adults. The present study explores the test-retest …

Background Rehabilitation of injuries in the upper extremity and reestablishment of muscle
strength throughout the range of motion in overhead movements, are the major concerns of …

Proprioception is essential for precise movement as it helps the body transmit important data
about its surroundings to the central nervous system for maintaining body posture and …

This study aimed to explore the effect of sex and force level on grip force reproduction in
healthy adults by conducting a force reproduction task. Participants (n= 28) were instructed …

This paper presents the design and analysis of a portable forearm exoskeleton designed for
rehabilitation and assistive purposes (FE. RAP). The design uses a direct-drive mechanism …

Human wrist proprioception is particularly important due to its role in manual dexterity and
associated tasks of daily living. Most studies have focused on testing single degree of …

Traditional approaches to measurement in upper-limb therapy have gaps that electronic
sensing and recording can help fill. We highlight shortcomings in current kinematic …