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

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

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  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
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