期刊
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
卷 66, 期 12, 页码 3290-3300出版社
IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2019.2900525
关键词
Exoskeleton; functional electrical stimulation; hybrid technology; upper limb; rehabilitation; stroke; assessment
资金
- RETRAINER project (H2020 Research and Innovation Program) [644721]
Objective: To develop and evaluate a hybrid robotic system for arm recovery after stroke, combining ElectroMyoGraphic (EMG)-triggered functional electrical stimulation (FES) with a passive exoskeleton for upper limb suspension. Methods: The system was used in a structured exercise program resembling activities of daily life. Exercises execution was continuously controlled using angle sensor data and radio-frequency identification technology. The training program consisted of 27 sessions lasting 30 min each. Seven post-acute stroke patients were recruited from two clinical sites. The efficacy of the system was evaluated in terms of action research arm test, motricity index, motor activity log, and box & blocks tests. Furthermore, kinematics-based and EMG-based outcome measures were derived directly from data collected during training sessions. Results: All patients showed an improvement of motor functions at the end of the training program. After training, the exercises were in most cases executed faster, smoother, and with an increased range of motion. Subjects were able to trigger FES, but in some cases, they did not maintain the voluntary effort during task execution. All subjects but one considered the system usable. Conclusion: The preliminary results showed that the system can be used in a clinical environment with positive effects on arm functional recovery. However, only the final results of the currently ongoing clinical trial will unveil the system's full potential. Significance: The presented hybrid robotic system is highly customizable, allows to monitor the daily performance, requires low supervision of the therapist, and might have the potential to enhance arm recovery after stroke.
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