Open AccessRobots Integrated With Virtual Reality Simulations for Customized Motor Training in a Person With Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
Author(s) -
Gerard G. Fluet,
Alma S. Merians,
Qinyin Qiu,
Ian Lafond,
Soha Saleh,
Viviana Ruano,
Andrea R. Delmonico,
Sergei V. Adamovich
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of neurologic physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.046
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1557-0584
pISSN - 1557-0576
DOI - 10.1097/npt.0b013e3182566f3f
Subject(s) - hemiparesis , physical medicine and rehabilitation , paresis , rehabilitation , physical therapy , medicine , stroke (engine) , activities of daily living , intervention (counseling) , psychological intervention , test (biology) , motor learning , psychology , nursing , surgery , mechanical engineering , lesion , paleontology , neuroscience , engineering , biology
A majority of studies examining repetitive task practice facilitated by robots for the treatment of upper extremity paresis utilize standardized protocols applied to large groups. Others utilize interventions tailored to patients but do not describe the clinical decision-making process utilized to develop and modify interventions. This case study describes a robot-based intervention customized to match the goals and clinical presentation of person with upper extremity hemiparesis secondary to stroke.