Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Increased alertness, better than posture prioritization, explains dual-task performance in prosthesis users and controls under increasing postural and cognitive challenge.

Experimental brain research·2017
Same journal

A portable solution for simultaneous human movement and mobile EEG acquisition: readiness potential for basketball free-throw shooting.

Experimental brain research·2026
Same journal

Effects of tDCS and tACS on operant tactile training: investigating individual differences in neuromodulation efficacy.

Experimental brain research·2026
Same journal

Investigating the effects of different exercise protocols on depressive-like behaviors and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in rodents: a systematic review.

Experimental brain research·2026
Same journal

Inward platform translations during treadmill walking enhance lateral weight shift and paretic leg engagement in chronic stroke.

Experimental brain research·2026
Same journal

Effects of lumbar disc injury and nociception on trunk motor control during rat locomotion.

Experimental brain research·2026
Same journal

Changes in synergy formation and modulation during cyclic finger force production tasks in female adults with dystonic cerebral palsy.

Experimental brain research·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 14, 2025

Development of a Novel Task-oriented Rehabilitation Program using a Bimanual Exoskeleton Robotic Hand
06:44

Development of a Novel Task-oriented Rehabilitation Program using a Bimanual Exoskeleton Robotic Hand

Published on: May 20, 2020

7.3K

Providing unloading by exoskeleton improves shoulder flexion performance after stroke.

Bonnie Perry1, Jenn Sivak2, Dobrivoje Stokic2

  • 1Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, 1350 East Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS, 39216, USA. bperry@mmrcrehab.org.

Experimental Brain Research
|March 11, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Passive weight unloading significantly improves shoulder flexion performance in stroke survivors, especially those with moderate arm impairment. Robotic assistance can enhance motor recovery by adjusting arm loading.

Keywords:
Exoskeleton deviceRehabilitationRoboticsStrokeUpper extremity

More Related Videos

A Rehabilitation Program of Exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training with Non-immersive Virtual Reality for Stroke Patients
06:00

A Rehabilitation Program of Exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training with Non-immersive Virtual Reality for Stroke Patients

Published on: May 16, 2025

595
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs
03:55

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs

Published on: October 27, 2023

2.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 14, 2025

Development of a Novel Task-oriented Rehabilitation Program using a Bimanual Exoskeleton Robotic Hand
06:44

Development of a Novel Task-oriented Rehabilitation Program using a Bimanual Exoskeleton Robotic Hand

Published on: May 20, 2020

7.3K
A Rehabilitation Program of Exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training with Non-immersive Virtual Reality for Stroke Patients
06:00

A Rehabilitation Program of Exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training with Non-immersive Virtual Reality for Stroke Patients

Published on: May 16, 2025

595
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs
03:55

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs

Published on: October 27, 2023

2.5K

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation robotics
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Stroke often impairs arm motor function, affecting shoulder flexion.
  • Robotic exoskeletons offer adjustable loading for studying motor control.
  • Understanding the impact of arm unloading is crucial for stroke recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of passive weight compensation on shoulder flexion in stroke survivors.
  • To examine the interaction between proximal arm impairment and weight unloading/loading.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight participants post-stroke performed a shoulder flexion task using the Armeo®Spring exoskeleton.
  • Five weight compensation configurations (loading and unloading) were tested.
  • Performance was assessed using target acquisition and root mean square error.

Main Results:

  • Unloading conditions significantly improved shoulder flexion performance compared to loading conditions.
  • Performance gains were most pronounced in participants with moderate proximal arm impairment (Fugl-Meyer score 4-15).
  • Gradual improvements in performance were observed with increasing unloading levels in moderately impaired individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Shoulder flexion performance after stroke is influenced by both the degree of proximal arm impairment and the level of robotic unloading/loading.
  • Passive weight unloading is particularly beneficial for individuals with moderate paresis, suggesting tailored robotic assistance can aid motor recovery.