VIBROfocus: Design of a focal vibro-tactile robotic-assistive system for spasticity rehabilitation.
IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot
; 2017: 783-788, 2017 07.
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ABSTRACT
The main focus of spasticity treatment is to alleviate pain, improve function and reduce risk of additional complications. In this paper the design of a robotic system with enhanced focal vibro-tactile stimulation for the treatment of spasticity in the upper limbs is presented. Building on emerging evidence on the use of vibrations in the treatment of spasticity, we propose a new integrated approach. Our design combines the use of vibro-tactile stimulation of the high tone muscle with robotic movement assistance to augment rehabilitation outcomes in patients with spasticity in the upper limbs.
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Dispositivos de Autoayuda
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Vibración
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Robótica
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Rehabilitación Neurológica
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Espasticidad Muscular
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot
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2017
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Article