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Research progress on the application of shoulder orthosis in rehabilitation of abnormal gait post-stroke hemiplegia [PDF]
Xin yixue, 2022 Post-stroke hemiplegia usually has an adverse impact on motor ability and stability. Patients often develop shoulder subluxation and abnormal gait due to muscle weakness， bilateral limb muscle tension imbalance， sensory abnormalities and poor joint and ...
Yi Jinxi, Zhang Wen, Li Qianqian, Kong Lingyu, Yang Qi, Gao Hanyi
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ROBOMECH Journal, 2019 One of the recommended post-stroke gait rehabilitation treatments is the use of an ankle–foot orthosis. In clinical practice, it is important to adjust the torque of the ankle–foot orthosis assistance to suit each patient’s body function and gait ability.
Masataka Yamamoto +3 more
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Design of a lightweight passive orthosis for tremor suppression
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2020 Tremor is the most common movement disorder with the highest prevalence in the upper limbs. The mechanical suppression of involuntary movements is an alternative and additional treatment to medication or surgery. Here we present a new, soft, lightweight,
Nicolas P. Fromme +3 more
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Use of MMG signals for the control of powered orthotic devices: Development of a rectus femoris measurement protocol [PDF]
, 2009 Copyright © 2009 Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society (RESNA). This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Assistive Technology, 21(1), 1 - 12, 2009, copyright Taylor & Francis, available online at: http ...
Antonelli, MG +8 more
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مجله پژوهش در علوم توانبخشی, 2012 Introduction: Most people with spinal cord injury (SCI) use wheelchair to move around in living areas. In order to improve their health status, however, these people do need to stand and walk with orthosis.
Mohammad Taghi Karimi +3 more
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, 2020 Spasticity is an important factor limiting independency and activity of daily living for post-stroke patients. Our aim was to develop a cost effective, customized, lightweight active orthosis, which is convenient for daily home use.
L. Tóth +5 more
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A sock for foot-drop: A preliminary study on two chronic stroke patients
, 2014 Background: Foot-drop is a common motor impairment of chronic stroke patients, which may be addressed with an ankle foot orthosis. Although there is reasonable evidence of effectiveness for ankle foot orthoses, user compliance is sometimes poor.
Cooper, G. +9 more
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Reliability of the use of Camry versus Jamar dynamometer
Medicine ScienceThe Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer is a valid and reliable but high-cost manual device commonly used to evaluate hand grip strength (HGS). Currently, digital dynamometers with automatic calibration, such as Camry, have been proposed as a more ...
Sena Ozdemir Gorgu +2 more
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Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Soft robotics enables biocompatible, compliant medical devices, but clinical translation requires design‐driven engineering beyond materials. This perspective reviews implantable, surgical, and wearable systems by actuation mechanism, highlighting how optimized architectures and integration improve mechanical interfacing, adaptability, and durability ...
Ho Jun Jin +3 more
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The impact of ankle-foot orthosis stiffness on gait: A systematic literature review.
Gait & Posture, 2019 BACKGROUND Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to provide ankle support during walking. Current prescription standards provide general guidelines for choosing between AFO types, but are limited in terms of guiding specific design parameter
D. Totah +4 more
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