The Involvement of the Amadeo Instrument into a Standard Therapy in Patiens after Brain Vascular Event in the Chronic Phase: A Follow up Study
Abstract
Over the last years the numbers of individuals surviving brain vascular events causing limited motor activities leading to sensory and cognitive disorders have been gradually increasing. It resulted in decreased abilities to perform common daily activities and involvement in social and community activities.
An improvement of upper extremity functions is a complex process and requires a multidisciplinary approach, which is used for obtaining maximum independence and maximum possible self-reliance. The use of novel robotic techniques developed over the last ten years provides the perspective of improving results of rehabilitation, as they proved useful for increasing the motor activity output.
One of the robotic instruments for hand rehabilitation if Amadeo based on terminal effecter without exoskeleton; it makes possible a functional motion therapy of fingers and motivation feedback. It provides a passive, assisted therapy as well as the interactive treatment.
The objective o this follow up study was to prove sustainable improved functions after a month of intensive treatment on the Amadeo instrument and even a month after the therapy ended. The investigated or influenced functions included extent of the movements, muscular grip strength and motor functions of the hand.