News spotlight: Robotic device makes moves for stroke patient recovery
Nurse Leader Weekly, January 12, 2009
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Patients suffer from the aftereffects of stroke long after they occur. But could a new robotic device help patients make moves toward a speedier recovery?
Researchers at the Drake Rehab Center at the University of Cincinnati (OH) are conducting clinical trials to examine whether a robotic arm brace can help stroke patients regain lost arm function. The NESS H200, which is FDA-approved for use in therapy settings, picks up muscle signals that occur when patients try to make arm movements and helps recreate the movement they want. In performing repetitions with the device, researchers hope patients' brains will eventually identify their movement attempts and reform a connection with their arm.
The study's stroke patients use the arm brace for an hour at a time, numerous times each week, and for eight weeks during activities including writing, eating, and drinking. The study is set to conclude next year.
Sources: abcactionnews.com and kcrg.com
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