Disturbances of Higher Level Neural Control-Robotic Applications in Stroke
Abstract
We review results of initial clinical trials with 76 stroke patients at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. They provide evidence that robot-aided training enhances recovery. We also discuss technology under development, including algorithms for evaluating patients' performance. To conclude, we summarize different modalities of robot-aided therapy. In our initial clinical trials we used a single modality of robot therapy, but since each lesion is unique there is no reason to believe that a "one-size-fits-all" optimal treatment exists. We argue that therapy should be tailored to each patient's needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 25, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA411543
Entities
People
- B. T. Volpe
- H. I. Krebs
- J. Palazzolo
- M. Ferraro
- S. Fasoli
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology