Influence of gravity compensation training on synergistic movement patterns of the upper extremity after stroke, a pilot study

Influence of gravity compensation training on synergistic movement patterns of the upper extremity after stroke, a pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The majority of stroke patients have to cope with impaired arm function. Gravity compensation of the arm instantaneously affects abnormal synergistic movement patterns. The goal of the present study is to examine whether gravity comp...

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Main Authors: Krabben Thijs, Prange Gerdienke B, Molier Birgit I, Stienen Arno HA, Jannink Michiel JA, Buurke Jaap H, Rietman Johan S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Stroke
Synergy
Gravity compensation
Upper extremity
Circle drawing
Reach training
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/9/1/44

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http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/9/1/44

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