Use of a myoelectric upper limb orthosis for rehabilitation of the upper limb in traumatic brain injury: A case report
Abstract
Upper limb motor deficits following traumatic brain injury are prevalent and effective therapies are needed. The purpose of this case report was to illustrate response to a novel therapy using a myoelectric orthosis in a person with TBI. Case description: A 42-year-old female, 29.5 years post-traumatic brain injury with diminished motor control/coordination, and learned nonuse of the right arm. She also had cognitive deficits and did not spontaneously use her right arm functionally.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1177/2055668320921067
Entities
People
- Jessica Mccabe
- Margaret Skelly
- Samuel Kesner
- Stefania Fatone
- Svetlana Pundik
Organizations
- Case Western Reserve University
- Northwestern University
- Office of the Secretary of Defense