STROKE-UPPER LIMB INTERVENTIONS, ROBOTIC

SUMMARY

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.

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.

3. The evidence is mixed for hand exoskeleton’s ability to improve motor function and dexterity.

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