Brain-machine Interface in Robot-assisted Neurorehabilitation for Patients with Stroke and Upper Extremity Weakness – the Therapeutic Turning Point

Jung Hwan Kim
2016 Brain & Neurorehabilitation  
Highlights • Robot with BMI therapy for arm after stroke has closed feedback and more chance of neural plasticity. • Understanding of the new rehabilitation technologies such as robot with BMI therapy for arm after stroke shall give the therapeutic turning point. Brain Neurorehabil. 2016 Sep;9(2):e5 https://doi. ABSTRACT Activity and participation after stroke can be increased by neurorehabilitation of upper extremity. As the technology advances, a robot-assisted restorative therapy with/
more » ... t a brain-machine interface (BMI) is suggested as a promising therapeutic option. Understanding the therapeutic point of view about robots and BMIs can be linked to the patient-oriented usability of the devices. The therapeutic turning point concept of robotassisted rehabilitation with BMIs, basics of robotics for stroke and upper extremity weakness and consequent neuroplasticity/motor recovery are reviewed.
doi:10.12786/bn.2016.9.e5 fatcat:iigh5xi4kfbvxhk2gyarhxc2iu