Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

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Experimental results using force-feedback cueing in robot-assisted stroke therapy
Michelle J. Johnson, H. F. Machiel Van der Loos, C.G. Burgar
Abstract:Stroke is the leading cause of disability among adults in the United States. Behaviors such as learned nonuse hinder hemiplegic stroke survivors from the full use of both arms in activities of daily living. Active force-feedback cues, designed to restrain... Read more
Posted on 26 MAR 2021
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Design of a Device for Lower Limb Prophylaxis and Exercise
K Vinay, Krishna Nagaraj, H R Arvinda, Vazhayil Vikas, Madhav Rao
The problem of immobility of legs leading to a potentially life threatening condition including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is well known. The reduced mobility of leg affects a large number of patients in a wide range of clinical scenarios spanning... Read more
Posted on 10 NOV 2020
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A Hybrid Robotic System for Arm Training of Stroke Survivors: Concept and First Evaluation
Emilia Ambrosini, Johannes Zajc, Simona Ferrante, Giancarlo Ferrigno, Stefano Dalla Gasperina, Maria Bulgheroni, Walter Baccinelli, Thomas Schauer, Constantin Wiesener, Michael Russold, Margit Gfohler, Markus Puchinger, Matthias Weber, Sebastian Becker, Karsten Krakow, Nancy Immick, Andreas Augsten, Mauro Rossini, Davide Proserpio, Giulio Gasperini, Franco Molteni, Alessandra Pedrocchi
                      This work describes a hybrid robotic system for arm recovery after stroke, combining EMG-triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with a passive exoskeleton for upper limb suspension. The system was developed within the European project RETRAINER and was used in a... Read more
Posted on 1 DEC 2019
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Stroke Patients’ Acceptance of a Smart Garment for Supporting Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Qi Wang, Annick Timmermans, Wei Chen, Jie Jia, Li Ding, Li Xiong, Jifeng Rong, Panos Markopoulos
        The objective is to evaluate to which extent that Zishi a garment equipped with sensors that can support posture monitoring can be used in upper extremity rehabilitation training of stroke patients. Seventeen stroke survivors (mean age: 55 years old, SD... Read more
Posted on 31 OCT 2018
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StableEyes—A Portable Vestibular Rehabilitation Device
Christopher J. Todd, Patrick P. Hübner, Philipp Hübner, Michael C. Schubert, Americo A. Migliaccio
     The vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) is the primary mechanism for stabilizing vision during rapid head movements. We have developed a training technique that typically increases the VOR response a minimum of 15% after 15 mins of training. This technique relies on... Read more
Posted on 29 JUN 2018
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Enabling Stroke Rehabilitation in Home and Community Settings: A Wearable Sensor-Based Approach for Upper-Limb Motor Training
Sunghoon Ivan Lee, Catherine P. Adans-Dester, Matteo Grimaldi, Ariel V. Dowling, Peter C. Horak, Randie M. Black-Schaffer, Paolo Bonato, Joseph T. Gwin
        Abstract High-dosage motor practice can significantly contribute to achieving functional recovery after a stroke. Performing rehabilitation exercises at home and using, or attempting to use, the stroke-affected upper limb during Activities of Daily Living (ADL) are effective ways to achieve high-dosage... Read more
Posted on 7 MAY 2018
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State-of-the-Art and Future Directions for Robotic Lower Limb Exoskeletons
Aaron J. Young, Daniel P. Ferris
Research on robotic exoskeletons has rapidly expanded over the previous decade. Advances in robotic hardware and energy supplies have enabled viable prototypes for human testing. This review paper describes current lower limb robotic exoskeletons, with specific regard to common trends... Read more
Posted on 24 FEB 2017
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Gait Analysis from a Single Ear-Worn Sensor: Reliability and Clinical Evaluation for Orthopaedic Patients
Delaram Jarchi, Benny P.L. Lo, Charence Wong, Edmund Ieong, Dinesh Nathwani, Guang-Zhong Yang
Objective assessment of detailed gait patterns after orthopaedic surgery is important for post-surgical follow-up and rehabilitation. The purpose of this paper is to assess the use of a single ear-worn sensor for clinical gait analysis. A reliability measure is devised... Read more
Posted on 5 AUG 2016
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Assessment of Foot Trajectory for Human Gait Phase Detection Using Wireless Ultrasonic Sensor Network
Yongbin Qi, Cheong Boon Soh, Erry Gunawan, Kay-Soon Low, Rijil Thomas
This paper presents a new highly accurate gait phase detection system using wearable wireless ultrasonic sensors, which can be used in gait analysis or rehabilitation applications. The gait phase detection system uses the foot displacement information during walking to extract... Read more
Posted on 18 JAN 2016
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A Device for Local or Remote Monitoring of Hand Rehabilitation Sessions for Rheumatic Patients
Current clinical practice suggests that recovering the hand functionality lost or reduced by injuries, interventions and chronic diseases requires, beyond pharmacological treatments, a kinesiotherapic intervention. This form of rehabilitation consists of physical exercises adapted to the specific pathology. Its effectiveness... Read more
Posted on 9 JAN 2014