An Internet of Things-enabled smart glove for brain stroke rehabilitation
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Applications of Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Patients: A Brain Plasticity Pilot Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(21), С. 6612 - 6612
Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2024
Objectives:
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
identify
the
neural
pattern
activation
during
mirror
therapy
(MT)
and
explore
any
cortical
reorganization
reducing
asymmetry
hemispheric
activity
for
upper
limb
rehabilitation
in
post-stroke
patients.
Methods:
A
box
containing
a
placed
between
arms
patients
create
illusion
normal
motion
affected
by
reflecting
image
unaffected
motion.
We
measured
cerebral
hemodynamic
response
using
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS).
enrolled
ten
right-handed
stroke
They
observed
healthy
hand
movements
(MT
condition)
while
performing
various
tasks
condition),
then
repeated
same
with
covered
(N-MT
condition).
Results:
Significant
some
brain
areas
right
left
hemiparesis
groups
MT
condition,
lower
levels
were
N-MT
condition.
results
showed
significant
differences
based
on
oxygenated
(HbO)
concentrations
conditions
across
all
sensorimotor
areas.
These
circuits
activated
despite
motor
being
injury,
indicating
that
reflection
movement
helped
activate
them.
Conclusions:
suggest
promotes
activations
sensory
non-affected
sides
subacute
patients,
it
encourages
use
these
tools
clinical
practice.
Язык: Английский
AMBER: A Device for Hand Motor and Cognitive Rehabilitation—Development and Proof of Concept
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32, С. 2654 - 2664
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Stroke
survivors
usually
exhibit
concurrent
motor
and
cognitive
impairment.
Historically,
rehabilitation
strategies
post-stroke
occur
separately
in
terms
of
functions.
However,
recent
studies
show
that
hand
interventions
can
have
a
positive
impact
on
recovery.
In
this
work,
we
introduce
AMBER
(portAble
Modular
device
for
comprehensive
Brain
Evaluation
Rehabilitation),
new
developed
the
evaluation
both
function
cognition
simultaneously.
is
simple,
portable,
ergonomic
cheap
based
Force
Sensitive
Resistors,
which
every
finger
interaction
recorded
to
provide
information
about
strength,
processing
speed,
memory
status.
This
paper
presents
requirements
design
system.
addition,
pilot
study
was
conducted
with
36
healthy
individuals
using
module
assess
its
psychometric
properties,
as
test-retest
reliability
measurement
error.
Its
validity
also
evaluated
comparing
measurements
three
different
gold
standards
speed
memory.
The
showed
good
strength
(ICC
=0.741-0.852),
reaction
time
=0.715
–
0.900)
=0.556-0.885).
These
measures
were
correlated
their
corresponding
(r
=0.780-890).
shows
great
potential
rehabilitation,
offering
therapists
valid,
reliable
versatile
tool
comprehensively
patients.
With
ongoing
advancements
refinements,
it
has
opportunity
significantly
practices
improve
patient
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation as Adjuvant to Gamified Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Function in Paediatric Brain Damage (CHILDBOOST Project): A Study Protocol for a Triple-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(15), С. 6698 - 6698
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024
(1)
Background
and
objectives:
Paediatric
brain
injuries
can
lead
to
motor
cognitive
deficits.
Effective
rehabilitation
is
critical
for
enhancing
independence.
While
virtual
reality
(VR)
transcranial
direct
current
stimulation
(tDCS)
have
independently
demonstrated
beneficial
effects
on
functions,
their
combined
efficacy
its
remain
be
explored
in
this
population.
We
aim
investigate
the
of
integrating
tDCS
with
VR
training
upper
limb
(UL)
functionality
outcomes
through
a
triple-blind
randomised
trial.
(2)
Methods:
Twenty-eight
children
hemiparesis
secondary
non-progressive
damage
will
randomly
allocated
into
two
groups:
active
anodal
(2
mA)
plus
UL
training,
sham
identical
training.
The
target
M1
affected
or
most
hemisphere
20
min,
simultaneous
following
four
assessments
carried
out:
pre-intervention,
post-intervention,
three-
six-months
follow-up.
(3)
Results:
This
study
explore
motor-based
intervention
paediatric
damage.
hypothesise
that
experimental
group
show
significant
improvements
function
cognition,
functional
recovery.
(4)
Conclusions:
propose
multidisciplinary
therapeutic
approach
combining
neuromodulation
potentiate
recovery
performance
Язык: Английский