Although the use of robotic devices to address neuromuscular rehabilitative goals
represents a promising technological advance in medical care, the large number of systems …

Objective: To provide an overview of arm–hand function tests useful in tetraplegic subjects.
Considerations for selection of an appropriate test are also provided. Data sources: A …

The objective of this work was the comparative analysis of two commercial force sensors, the
FSR™ sensors (Interlink Electronics, Camarillo, CA, US) and the Flexiforce™(Tekscan Inc …

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the interrater reliability, construct
validity, and sensitivity of Toronto Rehabilitation Institute–Hand Function Test (TRI-HFT) …

Background. The majority of hand functionality assessment methods consist of the maximal
voluntary grip force measurement. Additional knowledge on sensory-motor control can be …

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the triceps to restore control of elbow extension
was integrated into a portable hand grasp neuroprosthesis for use by people with cervical …

The aim of the paper is to present a novel tracking system for the assessment and training of
grip force control. The system consists of two force measuring units of different shapes …

With recent improvements in healthcare, individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(DMD) have prolonged life expectancy, and it is therefore vital to preserve their …

This paper presents the design and realization of an instrumented object for force analysis
during grasping. The object, with spherical shape, has been constructed with three contact …

Neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral
palsy, or spinal cord injury result in partial or complete sensorimotor impairments in the …