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Podcast: Electromechanical-assisted training for improving arm function and disability after stroke
A common consequence for people who have a stroke is a reduction in their arm function. Various approaches are available to try to help and, in September 2018, the Cochrane Review for one of these, electromechanical and robot ‐assisted arm training, was updated by a team of researchers from Germany. We asked lead author, Jan Mehrholz from Dresden Medical School, to tell us about the latest findings in this podcast." More than two ‐thirds of people who have had a stroke have difficulties with reduced arm function. This can limit their ability to perform everyday activities and electromechanical and robot‐assisted arm ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - December 10, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news

Featured Review: Electromechanical and robot ‐assisted arm training for improving activities of daily living, arm function, and arm muscle strength after stroke
Updated review: Electromechanical and robot ‐assisted arm training for improving activities of daily living, arm function, and arm muscle strength after strokeIn thisupdated review authors from Germany came together to re-assess the effects of electromechanical and robot ‐assisted arm training for improving arm function in people who have had a stroke. The review was updated from having low/very low quality evidence of benefit to high quality evidence of benefit.Electromechanical and robot ‐assisted arm training uses specialised machines to assist rehabilitation in supporting shoulder, elbow, or hand movements. Howev...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - September 6, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news