What do randomized controlled trials say about virtual rehabilitation in stroke? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of upper-limb and cognitive outcomes

A Aminov, JM Rogers, S Middleton… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2018 - Springer
Background Virtual-reality based rehabilitation (VR) shows potential as an engaging and
effective way to improve upper-limb function and cognitive abilities following a stroke …

Long-term neurological, vascular, and mortality outcomes after stroke

RJ Singh, S Chen, A Ganesh… - International Journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Despite improved survival and short-term (90-day) outcomes of ischemic stroke
patients, only sparse data exist describing the sustained benefits of acute stroke care …

Elements virtual rehabilitation improves motor, cognitive, and functional outcomes in adult stroke: evidence from a randomized controlled pilot study

JM Rogers, J Duckworth, S Middleton… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Virtual reality technologies show potential as effective rehabilitation tools
following neuro-trauma. In particular, the Elements system, involving customized surface …

Effects of Kinect-based virtual reality game training on upper extremity motor recovery in chronic stroke

A Aşkın, E Atar, H Koçyiğit, A Tosun - Somatosensory & motor …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Background: Therapeutic benefits of Kinect-based virtual reality (VR) game training
in rehabilitation encourage its use to improve motor function. Objective: To assess the effects …

[PDF][PDF] Mirror therapy for motor function of the upper extremity in patients with stroke: a meta-analysis

W Zeng, Y Guo, G Wu, X Liu… - Journal of rehabilitation …, 2018 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
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Walk the talk: current evidence for walking recovery after stroke, future pathways and a mission for research and clinical practice

SA Moore, P Boyne, G Fulk, G Verheyden, NA Fini - Stroke, 2022 - Am Heart Assoc
Achieving safe, independent, and efficient walking is a top priority for stroke survivors to
enable quality of life and future health. This narrative review explores the state of the science …

The specific requirements of neural repair trials for stroke

BH Dobkin, ST Carmichael - Neurorehabilitation and neural …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Novel molecular, cellular, and pharmacological therapies to stimulate repair of sensorimotor
circuits after stroke are entering clinical trials. Compared with acute neuroprotection and …

Design of shape memory alloy-based soft wearable robot for assisting wrist motion

J Jeong, IB Yasir, J Han, CH Park, SK Bok, KU Kyung - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
In this paper, we propose a shape memory alloy (SMA)-based wearable robot that assists
the wrist motion for patients who have difficulties in manipulating the lower arm. Since SMA …

The course of activities in daily living: who is at risk for decline after first ever stroke?

R Wondergem, MF Pisters, EJ Wouters… - Cerebrovascular …, 2017 - karger.com
Background: Stroke is not only an acute disease, but for the majority of patients, it also
becomes a chronic condition. There is a major concern about the long-term follow-up with …

Predicting clinically significant motor function improvement after contemporary task-oriented interventions using machine learning approaches

HK Thakkar, W Liao, C Wu, YW Hsieh… - … of NeuroEngineering and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Accurate prediction of motor recovery after stroke is critical for treatment
decisions and planning. Machine learning has been proposed to be a promising technique …