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The Combined Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Robotic Therapy for the Upper Limb
Published on: September 23, 2018
[Robot-aided training in rehabilitation]
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahata-Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 807-8555, Japan.
Brain and Nerve = Shinkei Kenkyu No Shinpo
|March 3, 2010
Summary
Robot-aided therapy offers effective, comfortable rehabilitation for hemiplegia and paraplegia patients. However, conclusive evidence demonstrating the benefits of this advanced robot training is still needed.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Robotics in healthcare
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Robot-assisted therapy is increasingly utilized for patients with hemiplegia and paraplegia.
- Various robotic devices are available for upper and lower limb training.
Purpose:
- To review the current landscape of robot-aided training techniques in neurorehabilitation.
- To highlight the potential benefits and current limitations of robotic therapy.
Summary:
- Several robotic systems, including MIT-MANUS, MIME robot, and ARM Guide for arm training, and Rehabot, Lokomat, and LOPES for lower-limb training, are discussed.
- Robot-aided therapy facilitates repetitive, accurate, and prolonged functional training for both arms and lower limbs, enhancing patient comfort and ease of use.
Impact:
- Robot-aided training presents a promising avenue for improving rehabilitation outcomes in patients with motor impairments.
- Further research is required to establish definitive evidence supporting the efficacy of robot-aided training in clinical practice.
