Robot-assisted Movement Training For The Stroke-impaired Arm: Does It Matter What The Robot Does?
November 21, 2006 – 10:12 pm | posted in Medical Devices, Neurology / Neuroscience, Stroke / NeuroprotectionA principle of motor learning is that movement practice improves motor function; the role of applying robotic forces in improving motor function is still unclear.
We offer an interim analysis of our early experience with robot-assisted therapy for people with neurological injuries. A gap exists in the rationale for proceeding with widespread implementation of robotic therapy in rehabilitation clinics because this key question remains unanswered: “Could similar benefits be achieved with simpler, less-expensive, nonrobotic technology that facilitates movement practice?”
By comparing results from the Assisted Rehabilitation and Measurement (ARM) Guide with those from the Mirror Image Movement Enabler (MIME) robotic trainer, we believe that robotic forces will ultimately be shown to have additional therapeutic benefits when coupled with movement practice.
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