Portable exoskeletons for upper limb rehabilitation: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and feasibility of portable exoskeletons for upper limb rehabilitation in patients post-stroke and with postoperative neurological complications. It focuses on motor function, range of motion (ROM), spasticity reduction and improvements in daily living activities.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines [12], PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases were searched up to October 2024 using combinations of keywords and MeSH terms such as "exoskeleton devices" and "shoulder rehabilitation." Included studies (January 2008-October 2023) assessed portable exoskeletons for upper limb function in patients with chronic stroke or postoperative neurological complications. Excluded were studies on non-portable robots, animal studies, protoc

SUBMITTER: Carnevale A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451468 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature