Effects of Robot-assisted Arm Training in Patients with Subacute Stroke

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects of robot-assisted arm training on motor and functional recovery of upper limb in patients with subacute stroke. Method: Thirty one subacute stroke patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. Robot-assisted arm training group received robot-assisted therapy using

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Task-oriented Approach using Percussion Instruments in Chronic Stroke Patients Effect on Upper Limb Function: a Randomized Controlled Trial

“…편마비는 뇌졸중 환자의 85% 이상에서 나타나며, 그중 69% 이상이 상지기능 장애를 겪는다 [2][3]. 상지기능 장애는 일상생활동작과 독립적 참여를 방해하는 주요 한 요인이다 [4]. 이런 상지기능의 문제로 인해 자율적 인 활동과 더불어 생활패턴이 의존적으로 되어 삶의 질이 감소된다 [5].…”

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“…Hence, the efficacy of conventional rehabilitation treatment is low and the therapist’s work intensity is high. A further limitation is that it is not possible to exercise at a consistent intensity, and it is difficult to obtain quantitative physiological information about the patient during exercise ( 6 ). In order to overcome this limitation, treatment using an electromechanically-assisted device has been developed recently, which is known to contribute to motor learning by helping the patient to repeatedly perform a purposeful movement of the upper limb at high intensity ( 6 ).…”