Robotics: A Rehabilitation Modality
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Author(s)
Krebs, Hermano I.
Volpe, Bruce T.
Date Issued
October 2015
Journal
Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports
Publisher
Springer US
Citation
Krebs, Hermano Igo, and Bruce T. Volpe. "Robotics: A Rehabilitation Modality." Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports (December 2015) 3:4, pp 243-247.
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Author's final manuscript
Abstract
A novel rehabilitation technique must demonstrate certain attributes, namely
demonstrate GAINS at the end of intervention, PERSIST beyond treatment, show
evidence of GENERALIZATION, reduce COST, or demonstrate cost/benefit
advantages. Upper extremity robotics is a novel post-stroke rehabilitative
modality as it has already demonstrated these attributes. Lower extremity
robotics has yet to demonstrate the same attributes. We are highly optimistic
that with careful research basic on solid neuroscience principles, we can
improve outcomes for lower extremity robotics as a rehabilitative modality.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-015-0101-6
