Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation presents various challenges, including limited access to specialized care, lack of intensive rehabilitation options, inconsistent therapy, and variability in therapist exercise. This literature review examines these challenges and proposes a solution aimed at improving rehabili...
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Nanyang Technological University
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| author | Lam, Matthew Jun Wei |
| author2 | Heng Kok Hui, John Gerard |
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| description | Stroke rehabilitation presents various challenges, including limited access to specialized care, lack of intensive rehabilitation options, inconsistent therapy, and variability in therapist exercise. This literature review examines these challenges and proposes a solution aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors with curled fingers due to hand spasticity and lack of neuroplasticity. The proposed solution involves developing exoskeleton finger mechanisms specifically designed to address specific needs of individuals with curled fingers post-stroke. These mechanisms aim to provide consistent and intensive rehabilitation options customized to individual needs of stroke patients, thereby addressing identified challenges with stroke rehabilitation. By mitigating these challenges, the project seeks to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of stroke rehabilitation therapeutic services while pushing the boundaries of stroke patient’s recovery potential. The findings of this literature review underscore the importance of targeted interventions in overcoming barriers to optimal stroke recovery and enhancing the overall quality of life for stroke survivors. The overall approach to the design process, design considerations and development of finger mechanisms are covered in the report. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1764022024-05-18T16:52:43Z Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation Lam, Matthew Jun Wei Heng Kok Hui, John Gerard School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering mkhheng@ntu.edu.sg Engineering Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Stroke Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Finger Stroke rehabilitation presents various challenges, including limited access to specialized care, lack of intensive rehabilitation options, inconsistent therapy, and variability in therapist exercise. This literature review examines these challenges and proposes a solution aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes for stroke survivors with curled fingers due to hand spasticity and lack of neuroplasticity. The proposed solution involves developing exoskeleton finger mechanisms specifically designed to address specific needs of individuals with curled fingers post-stroke. These mechanisms aim to provide consistent and intensive rehabilitation options customized to individual needs of stroke patients, thereby addressing identified challenges with stroke rehabilitation. By mitigating these challenges, the project seeks to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of stroke rehabilitation therapeutic services while pushing the boundaries of stroke patient’s recovery potential. The findings of this literature review underscore the importance of targeted interventions in overcoming barriers to optimal stroke recovery and enhancing the overall quality of life for stroke survivors. The overall approach to the design process, design considerations and development of finger mechanisms are covered in the report. Bachelor's degree 2024-05-16T02:57:33Z 2024-05-16T02:57:33Z 2024 Final Year Project (FYP) Lam, M. J. W. (2024). Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176402 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176402 en A036 application/pdf Nanyang Technological University |
| spellingShingle | Engineering Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Stroke Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Finger Lam, Matthew Jun Wei Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| title | Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| title_full | Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| title_fullStr | Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| title_short | Development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| title_sort | development of exoskeleton finger mechanisms for stroke rehabilitation |
| topic | Engineering Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Stroke Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Finger |
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