The potential power of robotics for upper extremity stroke rehabilitation

Who the fuck gives a shit about potential? Write up and publicize a stroke protocol to see if others can repeat your results. A great stroke leader would be forcing stroke protocols to be written. This milquetoast attempt  just chaps my ass. Try to fix all the fucking problems in stroke instead.

1. Sean P Dukelow⇑

1. Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

1. Sean P Dukelow, 1403 29th St. NW, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB, T2N 0P8 Canada. Email: spdukelo@ucalgary.ca

Abstract

Two decades of research on robots and upper extremity rehabilitation has resulted in recommendations from systematic reviews and guidelines on their use in stroke. Robotics are often cited for their ability to encourage mass practice as a means to enhance recovery of movement. Yet, stroke recovery is a complex process occurring across many aspects of neurologic function beyond movement. As newer devices are developed and enhanced assessments are integrated into treatment protocols, the potential of robotics to advance rehabilitation will continue to grow.