Muscle synergies for evaluating upper limb in clinical applications: A systematic review

K Zhao, Z Zhang, H Wen, B Liu, J Li, A d'Avella… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Introduction Muscle synergies have been proposed as a strategy employed by the central
nervous system to control movements. Muscle synergy analysis is a well-established …

Transferring Sensor-Based Assessments to Clinical Practice: The Case of Muscle Synergies

A Scano, V Lanzani, C Brambilla, A d'Avella - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sensor-based assessments in medical practice and rehabilitation include the measurement
of physiological signals such as EEG, EMG, ECG, heart rate, and NIRS, and the recording of …

Technology Acceptance Model for exoskeletons for Rehabilitation of the Upper limbs from therapists' perspectives

B Luciani, F Braghin, ALG Pedrocchi, M Gandolla - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Over the last few years, exoskeletons have been demonstrated to be useful tools for
supporting the execution of neuromotor rehabilitation sessions. However, they are still not …

Surface-electromyography-based co-contraction index for monitoring upper limb improvements in post-stroke rehabilitation: A pilot randomized controlled trial …

V Bandini, I Carpinella, A Marzegan, J Jonsdottir… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Persons post-stroke experience excessive muscle co-contraction, and consequently the arm
functions are compromised during the activities of daily living. Therefore, identifying …

Examination of biofeedback to support the use of upper-extremity exoskeletons under proportional myoelectric control

X Peng, L Stirling - IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Exoskeletons have the potential to assist individuals in completing daily tasks and augment
industrial workers in labor-intensive jobs. While previous studies have shown the capability …

Point of view on outcome prediction models in post-stroke motor recovery

O van der Groen, M Ghosh, R Norman… - … and neural repair, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide which can cause significant and persistent
upper limb (UL) impairment. It is difficult to predict UL motor recovery after stroke and to …

Experimental validation of an upper limb benchmarking framework in healthy and post-stroke individuals: a pilot study

V Longatelli, CB Sanz-Morère… - … on Neural Systems …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the context of neurorehabilitation, there have been rapid and continuous improvements in
sensors-based clinical tools to quantify limb performance. As a result of the increasing …

A Haptic Feedback Sleeve for a Flight Video Game

C Zhang, M Li, Z Wu, CG Zhao, H Yuan… - IEEE Transactions …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modern video games are increasingly aiming for more natural interactions and healthier
gaming experiences. Haptic devices, in particular, can enhance these experiences by …

Instrumented Upper Limb Functional Assessment Using a Robotic Exoskeleton: Normative References Intervals

V Longatelli, B Luciani, A Pedrocchi… - 2023 International …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeletons offer a valuable solution to support and enhance the
rehabilitation path of neural-injured patients. Such devices are usually equipped with a …

NeBULA: A Standardized Protocol for the Benchmarking of Robotic-based Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation

F Garro, E Fenoglio, I Forsiuk, M Canepa… - 2023 45th Annual …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The use of robotic technologies in neurorehabilitation is growing, because they allow highly
repeatable exercise protocols and patient-tailored therapies. However, there is a lack of …