Upper limb rehabilitation robotics after stroke: a perspective from the University of Padua, Italy.

Full Abstract

Rehabilitation robotics is an emerging research field that aims to employ leading-edge robotic technology and virtual reality systems in the rehabilitation treatment of neuro-logical patients. In post-stroke patients with upper limb impairment, clinical trials have so far shown positive results in terms of motor recovery, but poor efficacy in terms of functional outcome. Much work is needed to develop a new generation of rehabilitation robots and clinical protocols that will be more effective in helping patients to regain their abilities in activities of daily living. This paper presents some key issues in the future perspective of upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke.

Author information

Author/s: Masiero, Stefano (S); Carraro, Elena (E); Ferraro, Claudio (C); Gallina, Paolo (P); Rossi, Aldo (A); Rosati, Giulio (G);

Affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Servizio di Riabilitazione), University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, IT-35128 Padova, Italy. stef.masiero(-atsign-)unipd.it

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of rehabilitation medicine : official journal of the UEMS European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (J Rehabil Med), published in Sweden. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Nov; vol 41 (issue 12) : pp 981-5

Dates: Created 2009/10/20; Completed 2009/10/27;

PMID: 19841828, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/27/2009, IMS Date: )

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