ARMassist: A low-cost device for telerehabiltation of post-stroke arm deficits
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2009
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Motor deficits in the growing population of stroke survivors are creating a pressing need for new strategies and new tools to provide efficient and effective delivery of patient care. A summary if existing devices for upper-limb rehabilitation is presented, including the modes of feedback provided and whether the intended market is clinical or personal use. The design requirements for a new portable device are outlined from both patient and therapist viewpoints. Embodiments of the device combine planar gravitational support of the arm, low-cost sensors, passive or active movement assistance, visual and haptic feedback, and wireless communication protocol to produce an affordable but effective device for in-home therapy. The device targets the treatment of upper-limb motor deficits resulting from conditions such as stroke, traumatic injury, and disuse. The development of a passive first prototype ARMassist device is presented.
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Perry , J C , Zabaleta , H , Belloso , A & Keller , T 2009 , ARMassist : A low-cost device for telerehabiltation of post-stroke arm deficits . in World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering : Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics . 9 edn , IFMBE Proceedings , no. 9 , vol. 25 , Springer Verlag , pp. 64-67 , World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics , Munich , Germany , 7/09/09 . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03889-1_18
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