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  • Title: [Does upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation contribute to improve the prognosis of post-stroke hemiparesis?].
    Author: Duret C, Gracies JM.
    Journal: Rev Neurol (Paris); 2014 Nov; 170(11):671-9. PubMed ID: 25304657.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation is a novel physical treatment for neurological motor impairments. During the last decade, this rehabilitation option utilizing technological tools has been evaluated in hemiparetic patients, mostly after stroke. STATE OF ART: Studies at acute and chronic stages suggested good tolerance and a significant and persistent reduction of motor impairment; a real impact on disability has been shown in acute/sub acute patients. PERSPECTIVES: Improved access to rehabilitation robots and an optimal use will probably be associated with higher efficiency of rehabilitative work in the paretic upper limb. CONCLUSIONS: Even if this treatment is still confined to a narrow circle of users, the device's biomechanical properties and clinical suggestions from the literature may show promise for the future of rehabilitation.
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