Feasibility of post-stroke hand rehabilitation supported by a soft robotic hand orthosis in-clinic and at-home.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the world. Upper limb impairments are common post-stroke, with nearly half of those initially affected continuing to live with long-term functional limitations, impacting their independence and quality of life. Task-specific, intensive therapy has been shown to promote recovery; however, achieving this dose is resource-intensive and logistically challenging. Robotic hand orthoses (RHOs) are a promising approach to support functional rehabilitation regardless of location, thus providing high-dose therapy with minimal additional burden on the clinics.

Methods

We evaluated the use of the RELab tenoexo 2.0, a soft RHO, in a two-phase feasibility study supporting functional hand training in persons after chronic stroke.

SUBMITTER: Tanczak N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369101 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature