In previous work, we developed a lightweight wearable hand exoskeleton (Hand Spring
Operated Movement Enhancer) that improves range of motion and function in laboratory …

Stroke patients often have flexor hypertonia and finger extensor weakness, which makes it
difficult to open their affected hand for functional grasp. Because of this impairment, hand …

Background Robotic devices for neurorehabilitation of movement impairments in persons
with stroke have been studied extensively. However, the vast majority of these devices only …

In previous work, we developed an exoskeleton, Hand Spring Operated Movement
Enhancer (HandSOME II), that allows movement at 15 hand degrees of freedom (DOF) …

An important goal in rehabilitation engineering is to develop technology that allows
individuals with severe motor impairment to practice arm movement without continuous …

The preliminary test results of a novel robotic hand rehabilitation device aimed at treatment
for the loss of motor abilities in the fingers and thumb due to stroke are presented. This …

Changes in world-wide population trends have provided new demands for new
technologies in areas such as care and rehabilitation. Recent developments in the the field …

The goal of this project is to develop a means for individuals with stroke to practice arm
movement therapy at home with remote monitoring. We previously developed a Web-based …

Background. In monkey, reticulospinal connections to hand and forearm muscles are
spontaneously strengthened following corticospinal lesions, likely contributing to recovery of …

Recovery of functional hand movements after stroke is directly linked to rehabilitation
duration and intensity. Continued therapy at home has the potential to increase both. For …