After Stroke Movement Impairments: A Review of Current Technologies for Rehabilitation

Aqueveque, Pablo; Ortega, Paulina; Pino, Esteban J.; Saavedra, Francisco; Germany, Enrique; Gomez, Britam; Tan, Uner

Abstract

This chapter presents a review of the rehabilitation technologies for people who have suffered a stroke, comparing and analyzing the impact that these technologies have on their recovery in the short and long term. The problematic is presented, and motor impairments for upper and lower limbs are characterized. The goal of this chapter is to show novel trends and research for the assistance and treatment of motor impairment caused by strokes.

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Editorial: Intechopen
Fecha de publicación: 2017
Idioma: Inglés
URL: https://www.intechopen.com/books/physical-disabilities-therapeutic-implications/after-stroke-movement-impairments-a-review-of-current-technologies-for-rehabilitation