Brain-machine Interface in Robot-assisted Neurorehabilitation for Patients with Stroke and Upper Extremity Weakness – the Therapeutic Turning Point.
- Author:
Jung Hwan KIM
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Robotics; Brain-machine Interfaces; Rehabilitation; Stroke; Neuroplasticity
- MeSH: Brain-Computer Interfaces*; Humans; Neuronal Plasticity; Rehabilitation; Robotics; Stroke*; Upper Extremity*
- From:Brain & Neurorehabilitation 2016;9(2):e5-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Activity and participation after stroke can be increased by neurorehabilitation of upper extremity. As the technology advances, a robot-assisted restorative therapy with/without a brain-machine interface (BMI) is suggested as a promising therapeutic option. Understanding the therapeutic point of view about robots and BMIs can be linked to the patient-oriented usability of the devices. The therapeutic turning point concept of robot-assisted rehabilitation with BMIs, basics of robotics for stroke and upper extremity weakness and consequent neuroplasticity/motor recovery are reviewed.
