Wearable myoelectric interface enables high-dose, home-based training in severely impaired chronic stroke survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-intensity occupational therapy can improve arm function after stroke, but many people lack access to such therapy. Home-based therapies could address this need, but they don't typically address abnormal muscle co-activation, an important aspect of arm impairment. An earlier study using lab-based, myoelectric computer interface game training enabled chronic stroke survivors to reduce abnormal co-activation and improve arm function. Here, we assess feasibility of doing this training at home using a novel, wearable, myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation training (MINT) paradigm.

Objective

Assess tolerability and feasibility of home-based, high-dose MINT therapy in severely impaired chronic stroke survivors.

Methods

Twenty-three participants were i

SUBMITTER: Hung NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8419406 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature