[HTML][HTML] Robotic technologies and rehabilitation: new tools for stroke patients' therapy

P Poli, G Morone, G Rosati, S Masiero - BioMed Research International, 2013 - hindawi.com
Introduction. The role of robotics in poststroke patients' rehabilitation has been investigated
intensively. This paper presents the state-of-the-art and the possible future role of robotics in
poststroke rehabilitation, for both upper and lower limbs. Materials and Methods. We
performed a comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane, and PeDRO databases using as
keywords “robot AND stroke AND rehabilitation.” Results and Discussion. In upper limb
robotic rehabilitation, training seems to improve arm function in activities of daily living. In …