Article
Robotics
Nathaniel Dennler, Amelia Cain, Erica De Guzmann, Claudia Chiu, Carolee J. Winstein, Stefanos Nikolaidis, Maja J. Mataric
Summary: An often-observed phenomenon in survivors of hemispheric stroke is the overreliance on the less-affected limb for functional tasks, despite the recovered capacity of the paretic limb. To better quantify this arm nonuse, a bimanual arm reaching test with a robot (BARTR) was developed. The BARTR is a valid, reliable, and simple instrument for assessing arm nonuse in chronic stroke survivors.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gerard Fluet, Qinyin Qiu, Jigna Patel, Ashley Mont, Amanda Cronce, Mathew Yarossi, Alma Merians, Sergei Adamovich
Summary: The anatomical and physiological heterogeneity of strokes and persons with stroke, along with the findings of non-inferiority in virtual rehabilitation studies, suggest the need for alternative treatment modalities. By identifying patient populations, treatment settings, and training schedules, virtual rehabilitation's strengths can be leveraged to aid stroke patients in hand function recovery according to their level of impairment and stage of recovery. Home-based equipment, which is cheaper and more accessible, appears to be a promising alternative to clinic-based treatment, supporting continued optimism and study in this field.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Iseline Peyre, Agnes Roby-Brami, Mael Segalen, Alain Giron, Baptiste Caramiaux, Veronique Marchand-Pauvert, Pascale Pradat-Diehl, Frederic Bevilacqua
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different types of sonification on patients with acquired brain lesions and healthy participants in a single session. The results showed that sonification influenced the temporal execution of the movement and most participants preferred completing the task with sound, describing the experience as playful.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Daniele Panzeri, Chiara Genova, Geraldina Poggi, Sandra Strazzer, Emilia Biffi
Summary: This study provides insights into the rehabilitation of children and teenagers with hemiparesis using virtual reality and biofeedback. The personalized training with visual biofeedback in a virtual reality setting appears to be effective in improving motor control, gait pattern, endurance, and functional activities in individuals with hemiparesis.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yuhei Murakami, Kaoru Honaga, Hidemi Kono, Koshiro Haruyama, Tomofumi Yamaguchi, Mami Tani, Reina Isayama, Tomokazu Takakura, Akira Tanuma, Kozo Hatori, Futoshi Wada, Toshiyuki Fujiwara
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an AI-integrated EMG-driven robot hand on patients with chronic stroke. The results showed significant improvement in motor function and spasticity in patients using the robot, which lasted for 4 weeks. This robot hand may be helpful for upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke patients.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jesus Fernando Padilla-Magana, Esteban Pena-Pitarch, Isahi Sanchez-Suarez, Neus Tico-Falguera
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify joint impairments and compensatory grasping strategies in stroke patients using the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and a data glove. The results showed differences in finger joint angles among stroke patients with left (LH) and right (RH) hemiparesis, indicating the use of compensatory strategies. The integration of a data glove during the ARAT allows for the detection of finger joint impairments that cannot be observed from ARAT scores.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Florian Grimm, Jelena Kraugmann, Georgios Naros, Alireza Gharabaghi
Summary: The study demonstrated the validity of a device-assisted approach in assessing severely impaired stroke patients' upper limb movements. Shoulder internal/external rotation was found to be a significant predictor in the clinical status, suggesting its relevance in the evaluation of stroke patients. These findings provide a promising new method for assessing severely impaired stroke patients and should be further validated in larger patient cohorts.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Preeya Khanna, Tomas Oppenheim, Adelyn Tu-Chan, Gary Abrams, Karunesh Ganguly
Summary: This study developed a sensorized glove to accurately measure joint angles of the upper limb during the performance of a functional task. It was found that stroke participants who had similar clinical scores exhibited unique patterns of joint angle variation, suggesting the importance of measuring individual joint angles in understanding changes in function after stroke.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Maria Fernanda Montoya, John Munoz, Oscar Alberto Henao
Summary: Physical rehabilitation is widely used for patients with upper-limb mobility limitations. Gamification strategies have been incorporated into rehabilitation sessions to improve therapy adherence. However, the effectiveness of serious games for health has been questioned. This study developed a serious game using surface electromyography to capture muscular fatigue levels and evaluated its feasibility in a local rehabilitation center. Preliminary results show a positive user experience, improved upper-limb functionality, and reduced perceived fatigue after the training program.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Alvaro Sanchez-Rocamora, Ester Martinez-Martin, Angelo Costa
Summary: This paper presents an augmented reality application that assists with the control of myoelectric prostheses for people with limb amputations. By using the low-cost Myo armband and deep learning techniques, hand gestures can be accurately identified and projected in real-time augmented reality.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ayataka Fujimoto, Hideo Enoki, Keisuke Hatano, Keishiro Sato, Tohru Okanishi
Summary: This study investigates finger movements after brain injury and finds that fine finger motor functions are controlled by the ipsilesional hemisphere, while gross motor functions of the arms and legs are compensated for by the contralesional hemisphere. These findings are clinically significant.
BRAIN & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Salome Le Franc, Isabelle Bonan, Mathis Fleury, Simon Butet, Christian Barillot, Anatole Lecuyer, Melanie Cogne
Summary: The study aimed to investigate whether congruent visual cues in Virtual Reality (VR) could enhance the illusion of movement induced by tendon vibration among stroke patients. The results showed that adding a moving virtual hand in VR significantly increased the illusion of movement and promoted wrist extension, suggesting the potential benefits of using congruent cues in VR for motor rehabilitation after stroke.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Silvia Salvalaggio, Pawel Kiper, Giorgia Pregnolato, Francesca Baldan, Michela Agostini, Lorenza Maistrello, Andrea Turolla
Summary: The continuous visualization of a virtual teacher during virtual reality rehabilitation did not show clinical advantages in the recovery of arm motor function after stroke. However, combining virtual reality with conventional therapy resulted in a significant intervention effect.
Article
Rehabilitation
Yi-chun Li, Keh-chung Lin, Chia-ling Chen, Grace Yao, Ya-ju Chang, Ya-yun Lee, Chien-ting Liu, Wen-Shiang Chen
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of mirror therapy and bilateral arm training in stroke rehabilitation. It found that mirror therapy was more effective in improving upper limb motor function, and the effect can be maintained at three months follow-up.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Nadia Garcia-Hernandez, Miguel Guzman-Alvarado, Vicente Parra-Vega
Summary: The study found that visualizing hand movements through abstract objects can help children with cerebral palsy perform faster, smoother, and with less mechanical energy expenditure during upper limb rehabilitation. These effects were more pronounced during the reaching phase compared to the releasing phase of the task.
Article
Rehabilitation
Jigna Patel, Qinyin Qiu, Mathew Yarossi, Alma Merians, Supriya Massood, Eugene Tunik, Sergei Adamovich, Gerard Fluet
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2017)
Article
Rehabilitation
Gerard G. Fluet, Jigna Patel, Qinyin Qiu, Matthew Yarossi, Supriya Massood, Sergei V. Adamovich, Eugene Tunik, Alma S. Merians
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2017)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Debbie Y. Mohammed, Amy Davidow, Eugene Martin, Abdel Ibrahim, Sindy Paul, John Ryan, Barbara Bolden
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(2018)
Article
Immunology
Riccardo Arrigucci, Karim Lakehal, Pooja Vir, Deborah Handler, Amy L. Davidow, Rosa Herrera, Julia Dolores Estrada-Guzman, Yuri Bushkin, Sanjay Tyagi, Alfred A. Lardizabal, Maria Laura Gennaro
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Rheumatology
Daniel B. Horton, Alysha J. Taxter, Amy L. Davidow, Brandt Groh, David D. Sherry, Carlos D. Rose
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Rheumatology
Daniel B. Horton, Alysha J. Taxter, Amy L. Davidow, Brandt P. Groh, David D. Sherry, Carlos D. Rose
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mathew Yarossi, Jigna Patel, Qinyin Qiu, Supriya Massood, Gerard Fluet, Alma Merians, Sergei Adamovich, Eugene Tunik
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jigna Patel, Gerard Fluet, Qinyin Qiu, Mathew Yarossi, Alma Merians, Eugene Tunik, Sergei Adamovich
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Qinyin Qiu, Amanda Cronce, Jigna Patel, Gerard G. Fluet, Ashley J. Mont, Alma S. Merians, Sergei V. Adamovich
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alma S. Merians, Gerard G. Fluet, Qinyin Qiu, Mathew Yarossi, Jigna Patel, Ashley J. Mont, Soha Saleh, Karen J. Nolan, A. M. Barrett, Eugene Tunik, Sergei Adamovich
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gerard Fluet, Qinyin Qiu, Jigna Patel, Ashley Mont, Amanda Cronce, Mathew Yarossi, Alma Merians, Sergei Adamovich
Summary: The anatomical and physiological heterogeneity of strokes and persons with stroke, along with the findings of non-inferiority in virtual rehabilitation studies, suggest the need for alternative treatment modalities. By identifying patient populations, treatment settings, and training schedules, virtual rehabilitation's strengths can be leveraged to aid stroke patients in hand function recovery according to their level of impairment and stage of recovery. Home-based equipment, which is cheaper and more accessible, appears to be a promising alternative to clinic-based treatment, supporting continued optimism and study in this field.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Gerard G. Fluet, Qinyin Qiu, Jigna Patel, Amanda Cronce, Alma S. Merians, Sergei Adamovich
GAMES FOR HEALTH JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Respiratory System
Suzanne F. Beavers, Lisa Pascopella, Amy L. Davidow, Joan M. Mangan, Yael R. Hirsch-Moverman, Jonathan E. Golub, Henry M. Blumberg, Risa M. Webb, Rachel A. Royce, Susan E. Buskin, Michael K. Leonard, Paul C. Weinfurter, Robert W. Belknap, Stephen E. Hughes, Jon Warkentin, Sharon F. Welbel, Thaddeus L. Miller, Saini R. Kundipati, Michael Lauzardo, Pennan M. Barry, Dolly J. Katz, Denise O. Garrett, Edward A. Graviss, Jennifer M. Flood
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Gerard Fluet, Jigna Patel, Qinyin Qiu, Matthew Yarossi, Sergei Adamovich, Alma Merians, Eugene Tunik
2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VIRTUAL REHABILITATION (ICVR)
(2017)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Soyeon Kim, Prathit A. Kulkarni, Mangala Rajan, Pauline Thomas, Stella Tsai, Christina Tan, Amy Davidow
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2017)