A robotic workstation for stroke rehabilitation of the upper extremity using FES

Med Eng Phys. 2009 Apr;31(3):364-73. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2008.05.008. Epub 2008 Jul 21.

Abstract

An experimental test facility is developed for use by stroke patients in order to improve sensory-motor function of their upper limb. Subjects are seated at the workstation and their task is to repeatedly follow reaching trajectories that are projected onto a target above their arm. To do this they use voluntary control with the addition of electrical stimulation mediated by advanced control schemes applied to muscles in their impaired shoulder and arm. Full details of the design of the workstation and its periphery systems are given, together with a description of its use during the treatment of stroke patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Simulation
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Exercise Therapy / instrumentation
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Models, Statistical
  • Motor Skills
  • Recovery of Function
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Robotics*
  • Software
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*
  • Upper Extremity / physiopathology*