BACKGROUND Upper limb transplantation is a life-enhancing rather than life-saving procedure. Little research has investigated how individuals with upper limb amputations perceive the benefits and risks of this complex procedure. To address this knowledge gap, the authors conducted qualitative research with individuals with upper limb amputations to understand their perspectives. METHODS Twent...

Purpose This study was to determine the effect of Upper limb robot therapy (ULRT) on upper limb function in stroke patients. Methods The subjects of this study were 3 male hemiplegic patients who voluntarily consented to participate in the study. They were received general training and ULRT during 30 minutes for each session, 5 times a week for a month. Upper limb function was evaluated by InMo...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE More than 70% of individuals who have a stroke experience upper limb deficits that impact daily activities. Increased amount of upper limb therapy has positive effects; however, practical and inexpensive methods of therapy are needed to deliver this increase in therapy. METHODS This was a multi-site single blind randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness...

OBJECTIVES Patients without voluntary finger extension early post-stroke are suggested to have a poor prognosis for regaining upper limb capacity at 6 months. Despite this poor prognosis, a number of patients do regain upper limb capacity. We aimed to determine the time window for return of voluntary finger extension during motor recovery and identify clinical characteristics of patients who, d...