Hand function and type of grasp used by chronic stroke individuals in actual environment.

CONCLUSION: The paretic UL is predominantly employed for stabilization function using a whole-hand grasp. The type of grasp in the actual environment is affected by motor impairment, and greater motor impairment leads to the performance of less complex tasks. PMID: 30907287 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30907287?dopt=Abstract

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - March 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Demartino AM, Rodrigues LC, Gomes RP, Michaelsen SM Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

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