| A technique to train finger coordination and independence after stroke. | |
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PMID: 20370489 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Finger coordination and independence are often impaired in stroke survivors, preventing them from performing activities of daily living. We have developed a technique using a robotic interface, the HandCARE, to train these functions. METHOD: The Hand Cable-Actuated REhabilitation (CARE) system can assist the subject in opening and closing movements of the hand, and can be adapted to accommodate various hand sizes and finger shapes. RESULTS: Two game-like exercises have been developed, which use a motivating approach to promote recovery of finger coordination and independence. Mathematical measures have been implemented to evaluate these functions. This technique is validated with two post-stroke subjects who practiced for 20 minutes twice a week during eight weeks. CONCLUSIONS: The results show significant improvements in finger coordination, force modulation as well as finger independence. |
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Authors:
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Ludovic Dovat; Olivier Lambercy; Berna Salman; Vineet Johnson; Theodore Milner; Roger Gassert; Etienne Burdet; Teo C Leong |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology Volume: 5 ISSN: 1748-3115 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-09 Completed Date: 2011-01-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101255937 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 279-87 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore. ludovic.dovat@nus.edu.sg |
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Activities of Daily Living Aged, 80 and over Algorithms Disability Evaluation Disabled Persons / rehabilitation* Female Fingers* Humans Independent Living* Male Middle Aged Movement Paresis / etiology, rehabilitation* Psychomotor Performance* Stroke / complications, rehabilitation* Treatment Outcome |
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