Accelerometer-Triggered Electrical Stimulation for Reach and Grasp in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study

Tue 14th Jun, 2011

This paper describes the pilot study for the REAcH stimulator.  15 people who had chronic stroke used a two channel stimulator for hand opening and elbow extension triggered by movement of the arm.  There was a significant improvement in hand function over the 12 week treatment period and the improvement was maintained 12 weeks after the treatment ended.

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