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1. Arm/shoulder end-effector or exoskeleton, alone or in combination with other therapy approaches, may not be beneficial for for upper limb rehabilitation following stroke.
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<br/>2. Hand end-effectors may not be beneficial for improving upper limb rehabilitation, but hand exoskeletons may be beneficial for improving ADLs, spasticity, range of motion and muscle strength. 
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<br/>3. The evidence is mixed for hand exoskeleton’s ability to improve motor function and dexterity.


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[[Category:Stroke]]
[[Category:Rehabilitation]]