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  • Title: Upper limb training/assessment program using passive force controllable rehabilitation system.
    Author: Kikuchi T, Sato C, Yamabe K, Abe I, Ohno T, Kugimiya S, Inoue A.
    Journal: IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot; 2017 Jul; 2017():505-510. PubMed ID: 28813870.
    Abstract:
    Upper limb rehabilitation training for Hemiplegie patients has been conducted mainly by human therapists. Training methods and conditions depend strongly on their experience because of the wide range of individual differences between patients. The force control and sensing functions of rehabilitation robots are expected to be used for the qualitative assessment of next-generation computational rehabilitation. In this study, we developed a simple exercise machine for upper limbs (SEMUL) using an electro-rheological fluid brake, as a safe brake-type robotic rehabilitation system. We also developed a new upper limb training/assessment program, called "WIPE," for the SEMUL. Furthermore, we conducted clinical tests on twelve subjects (six each for the SEMUL training and for general training). We adopted the ABA design methodology for the clinical research tests. The motor functions of upper limbs were assessed using five clinical scores: Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Brunnstrome recovery stage, Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function (STEF), Stroke Impairment Assessment Set (SIAS), and Motor Activity Log. Improvements of the FMA, STEF, and SIAS in the SEMUL training groups were found to be higher than those in the general training groups.
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