Hybrid Exoskeletons for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation

2021 ◽  
pp. 726-749
Author(s):  
Ashley M. Stewart ◽  
Christopher G. Pretty ◽  
Mark Adams ◽  
XiaoQi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Patient Monitoring ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Stage Of Development

Hybrid exoskeletons are a recent development, combining electrically controlled actuation with functional electrical stimulation, which potentially offers great benefits for muscular rehabilitation. This chapter presents a review on the state of the art of upper-limb hybrid exoskeletons with a particular focus on stroke rehabilitation. The current needs of the stroke rehabilitation field are discussed and the ability of hybrid exoskeletons to provide a solution to some of the gaps in this field is explored. Due to the early stage of development which most hybrid exoskeletons are in, little research has yet been done in control methods used for them. In particular, more investigation is needed with regards to the potential benefit of hybrid exoskeletons as a patient-monitoring and rehabilitation assist-as-need tool.

Hybrid Exoskeletons for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation

2018 ◽  
pp. 76-98
Author(s):  
Ashley M. Stewart ◽  
Christopher G. Pretty ◽  
Mark Adams ◽  
XiaoQi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Patient Monitoring ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Stage Of Development

Hybrid exoskeletons are a recent development, combining electrically controlled actuation with functional electrical stimulation, which potentially offers great benefits for muscular rehabilitation. This chapter presents a review on the state of the art of upper-limb hybrid exoskeletons with a particular focus on stroke rehabilitation. The current needs of the stroke rehabilitation field are discussed and the ability of hybrid exoskeletons to provide a solution to some of the gaps in this field is explored. Due to the early stage of development which most hybrid exoskeletons are in, little research has yet been done in control methods used for them. In particular, more investigation is needed with regards to the potential benefit of hybrid exoskeletons as a patient-monitoring and rehabilitation assist-as-need tool.

scholarly journals sEMG Bias-Driven Functional Electrical Stimulation System for Upper-Limb Stroke Rehabilitation

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 6812-6821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhou ◽  
Yinfeng Fang ◽  
Kai Gui ◽  
Kairu Li ◽  
Dingguo Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Stimulation System

scholarly journals Functional electrical stimulation for home-based upper-limb stroke rehabilitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Kutlu ◽  
Chris Freeman ◽  
Matthew Spraggs
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Stroke Rehabilitation ◽  
Electrode Array ◽  
Functional Reach ◽  
Reach And Grasp ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Contact Sensors

Abstract:Functional electrical stimulation (FES) therapies have shown effectiveness in restoring movement post-stroke, especially when applied functionally to assist participants’ voluntary intention during repeated, motivating tasks. Recent development in non-contact sensors allows feedback to advanced controllers that precisely adjust FES via an electrode array to assist functional reach and grasp tasks. This has given rise to significant reduction in impairment, as measured in clinical trials. This paper describes the recent developments of a compact system suitable for transference to patients’ homes, with the intention of reducing upper-limb impairment following chronic stroke.

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