Development of an implicit method for directing weight shifting to the affected side in patients with stroke: a proof of concept study

Development of an implicit method for directing weight shifting to the affected side in patients with stroke: a proof of concept study

Abstract Weight-shift training during stroke rehabilitation requires patient effort, potentially causing leg spasticity and anxiety, which disturb motor learning. The purpose of this study was (1) to devise an implicit guidance method for weight bearing that uses vibratory cues (and is therefore low...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiro Yasuda, Kenta Saichi, Yu Kitaji, Hiroaki Harashima, Hiroyasu Iwata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-10-01
Series:ROBOMECH Journal
Subjects:
Stroke
Rehabilitation
Postural control
Weight shift
Fear of falling
Human–machine interaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40648-017-0094-2

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