Neuroprosthesis for electrically assisted constraint-induced movement therapy: MIP: none

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 17449.1 PFLS-LS

Short description (German)

Neuroprosthesis for electrically assisted constraint-induced movement therapy

Short description (English)

Neuroprosthesis for electrically assisted constraint-induced movement therapy: MIP: none

Abstract (German)

Every year stroke causes upper limb paralysis in millions of people worldwide. To date, Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is the most effective upper-limb rehabilitation approach. Unfortunately, CIMT requires a high degree of residual mobility in arm/hand function, making it suitable to only 6%-10% of stroke survivors. Here, we extend CIMT to severely disabled patients with a novel neuroprosthesis designed for this purpose.

Abstract (English)