Effects of robotic rehabilitation on recovery of hand functions in acute stroke: A preliminary randomized controlled study

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of EMG-driven robotic rehabilitation on hand motor functions and daily living activities of patients with acute ischemic stroke. Materials & Method A preliminary randomized-controlled, single-blind trial rectuited twenty-four patients with acute ischemic stroke ( .05 for all). Conclusion In this preliminary study, improvement in motor functions, daily living activities and force were found in both groups. However, addition of the EMG-driven robotic treatment to the neurophysiological rehabilitation program did not provide an additional benefit to the clinical outcomes in 3 weeks in acute stroke patients.