Portable exoskeletons for upper limb rehabilitation: A systematic review

Abstract Purpose This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and feasibility of portable exoskeletons for upper limb rehabilitation in patients post‐stroke and with postoperative neurological complications. It focuses on motor function, range of motion (ROM), spasticity reduction and improvements...

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Published in:	Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Main Authors:	Arianna Carnevale, Guido Nicodemi, Matteo Giuseppe Pisani, Alberto Lalli, Francesco Scotto diLuzio, Pieter D'Hooghe, Loredana Zollo, Emiliano Schena, Umile Giuseppe Longo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-07-01
Subjects:	exoskeleton portable exoskeleton rehabilitation shoulder upper limb
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70416

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