Background Improving upper limb function is a core element of stroke rehabilitation needed
to maximise patient outcomes and reduce disability. Evidence about effects of individual …

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) was developed to overcome upper limb
impairments after stroke and is the most investigated intervention for the rehabilitation of …

Background In people who have had a stroke, upper limb paresis affects many activities of
daily life. Reducing disability is therefore a major aim of rehabilitative interventions. Despite …

After an initial period of recovery, human neurological injury has long been thought to be
static. In order to improve quality of life for those suffering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or …

Introduction In recent decades, many stroke rehabilitation methods have been developed.
Mental practice (MP) is a dynamic state in which the subject evokes an imaginary …

Background A novel electromechanical robotic-exoskeleton was designed in-house for the
rehabilitation of wrist joint and Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. Objective The objective …

Background: It has long been assumed that stroke patients plateau in their recovery within 3
to 6 months of their stroke, and evidence for rehabilitation during the chronic stage is limited …

Background Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is recommended for patients with
upper limb dysfunction after stroke, yet evidence to support the implementation of CIMT in …

Background While constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is one of the most
promising techniques for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke, it requires high residual …

Background/aim Stroke is a leading cause of disability in developed countries. One of the
most widespread techniques in clinical practice is mirror therapy (MT). To determine the …