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Unlocking New Potential: How Tablets Can Revolutionize Upper Limb Rehabilitation Post-Stroke

Unlocking New Potential: How Tablets Can Revolutionize Upper Limb Rehabilitation Post-Stroke

In the realm of stroke rehabilitation, the ability to accurately assess upper limb sensorimotor function is paramount. Traditional methods, while effective, often lack the precision and practicality needed for home-based assessments. Enter tablet-based technology, which has shown promise in bridging this gap.

A recent study titled Validating the measurement of upper limb sensorimotor behavior utilizing a tablet in neurologically intact controls and individuals with chronic stroke delves into this very topic. The study highlights how tablets can be used to measure upper limb function with the same accuracy as more sophisticated robotic devices, such as the Kinarm Robotic Exoskeleton.

Here are some key takeaways for practitioners looking to enhance their skills and knowledge:

For practitioners, this means you can now incorporate tablet-based assessments into your practice, offering your patients a more flexible and convenient option for their rehabilitation journey. Moreover, this technology can empower you to make data-driven decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Validating the measurement of upper limb sensorimotor behavior utilizing a tablet in neurologically intact controls and individuals with chronic stroke.


Citation: Austin, D. S., Dixon, M. J., Tulimieri, D. T., Cashaback, J. G. A., & Semrau, J. A. (2023). Validating the measurement of upper limb sensorimotor behavior utilizing a tablet in neurologically intact controls and individuals with chronic stroke. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 20(1), 114. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-023-01240-6
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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