Evaluation of a functional hand orthosis combined with electrical stimulation adjunct to arm-hand rehabilitation in subacute stroke patients with a severely to moderately affected hand function
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1423400
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: To investigate the usability and effectiveness of a functional hand orthosis, combined with electrical stimulation adjunct to therapy-as-usual, on functional use of the moderately/severely impaired hand in sub-acute stroke patients. Materials and Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: arm; hand; electrical stimulation; hand orthosis ... See more keywords
Implications of providing wrist-hand orthoses for children with cerebral palsy: evidence from a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2079734
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To investigate the effects of providing rigid wrist-hand orthoses plus usual multidisciplinary care, on reducing hand impairments in children with cerebral palsy. Methods A pragmatic, multicentre, assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial aimed to enrol… read more here.
Keywords: rigid wrist; wrist hand; hand orthosis; hand ... See more keywords
iGrab: hand orthosis powered by twisted and coiled polymer muscles
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/aa8929
Abstract: Several works have been reported in powered hand orthosis in the last ten years for assistive or rehabilitative purposes. However, most of these approaches uses conventional actuators such as servo motors to power orthosis. In… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; hand orthosis; hand; twisted coiled ... See more keywords
A Case Study With Symbihand: An sEMG-Controlled Electrohydraulic Hand Orthosis for Individuals With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2019.2952470
Abstract: With recent improvements in healthcare, individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have prolonged life expectancy, and it is therefore vital to preserve their independence. Hand function plays a central role in maintaining independence in daily… read more here.
Keywords: case study; duchenne muscular; hand; individuals duchenne ... See more keywords
First prototype of EMG-controlled power hand orthosis for restoring hand extension in stroke patients
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DOI: 10.1177/0954411918808322
Abstract: Weakness in finger extensors is a common post-stroke deficit that can disturb hand functioning. Despite introducing several powered hand orthoses in literature, most of these devices focused on providing finger flexion. There is a little… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; hand orthosis; hand extension; hand ... See more keywords
Development of 3D-printed myoelectric hand orthosis for patients with spinal cord injury
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DOI: 10.1186/s12984-019-0633-6
Abstract: BackgroundSpinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe medical condition affecting the hand and locomotor function. New medical technologies, including various wearable devices, as well as rehabilitation treatments are being developed to enhance hand function in… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; hand orthosis; hand; function ... See more keywords
Investigating the effects of volar wrist cock-up splint and dorsal lock wrist hand orthosis in reducing signs of carpal tunnel syndrome
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DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.35.53
Abstract: Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive neuropathy presenting with sharp pain, parenthesis, dysfunction of the hand in coordination and gripping. Splinting is the most common conservative intervention to improve pain and… read more here.
Keywords: hand orthosis; dorsal lock; wrist; wrist hand ... See more keywords