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Developing consensus on what constitutes 'success' following upper limb loss rehabilitation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The aim of this research is to explore what constitutes success following upper limb absence (ULA), and to reach consensus on which areas are important to consider in the rehabilitation of an individual following ULA.
Ní Mhurchadha, Sineád Eilís
core   +1 more source

Overview of the role of robots in upper limb disabilities rehabilitation: a scoping review

open access: yesArchives of Public Health, 2023
Background Neuromotor rehabilitation and improvement of upper limb functions are necessary to improve the life quality of patients who have experienced injuries or have pathological outcomes. Modern approaches, such as robotic-assisted rehabilitation can
Khadijeh Moulaei   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical rehabilitation of the upper limb in tetraplegia [PDF]

open access: yesSpinal Cord, 1990
This is a review of the main problems discussed at the third International Conference on the Surgical Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb in Tetraplegia, held in Goteborg 14-16 May 1988, and attended by 80 workers in the field from 13 ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Viability and Functional Prognosis in Mangled Hand Casualties Depending on Their Etiological Factors. A Study of 31 Cases

open access: yesJournal of Hand Surgery Global Online
Purpose: Mangled hands refer to disfiguring severe injuries that affect many anatomical components. These injuries are evaluated using various scoring systems.
Ioannis A. Ignatiadis, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Systematic review of guidelines to identify recommendations for upper limb robotic rehabilitation after stroke [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Upper limb motor impairment is one of the most frequent stroke consequences. Robot therapy may represent a valid option for upper limb stroke rehabilitation, but there are still gaps between research evidences and their use in clinical practice.
Francesco DRAICCHIO   +142 more
core   +1 more source

Trajectory tracking control of upper limb rehabilitation robot based on optimal discrete sliding mode control

open access: yesMeasurement + Control, 2023
In this paper, an optimal sliding mode control method for trajectory tracking of discrete-time systems based on linear quadratic regulator is proposed to improve the trajectory tracking control accuracy and robustness of upper limb rehabilitation robot ...
Luyun Li   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Management of work-relevant upper limb disorders: a review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Background Upper limb disorders (ULDs) are clinically challenging and responsible for considerable work loss. There is a need to determine effective approaches for their management.
Pearce, Brian G.   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Research progress on vagus nerve stimulation for post ⁃ stroke upper limb motor disorders

open access: yesChinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2022
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an emerging neuromodulation therapy that has been used in post⁃stroke rehabilitation. In recent years, VNS combined with rehabilitation has been used to improve upper limb motor function in stroke patients, but the ...
QU Chao⁃hua   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combining electrical stimulation mediated by iterative learning control with movement practice using real objects and simulated tasks for post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Objective: task specific training and Electrical stimulation (ES) are techniques used in rehabilitation of the upper extremity post stroke. This study describes the feasibility of using a rehabilitation system that combines personalised, precisely ...
Hallewell, Emma   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Functional Electrical Stimulation mediated by Iterative Learning Control and 3D robotics reduces motor impairment in chronic stroke [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background: Novel stroke rehabilitation techniques that employ electrical stimulation (ES) and robotic technologies are effective in reducing upper limb impairments.
Cai, Z   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

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