Myoelectrolytically Controlled Device in Acute Rehabilitation After Stroke
Stroke is a medically relevant problem for the aging population. Individuals with stroke experience a high amount of arm functional deficits despite receiving rehabilitation. Functional deficits can be improved by combining rehabilitation with innovative rehabilitative tools that target the brain mechanisms that guide the recovery early after stroke. This study aims to explore the feasibility of implementing an EMG controlled device in the acute rehabilitation for stroke survivors with severe arm deficit. This study will determine if adding such a technology improve the clinical outcomes for subjects with severe arm impairments beyond the levels achieved by standard care in attempt to increase their chances to independently perform activities of daily living.
• Veterans over 18 years of age
• 2 days to 6 months since the onset of ischemic stroke
• Adequate range of motion at the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand to wear the device.
• Ability to generate volitional, consistent, and detectable EMG signals from the upper arm and forearm sensor sites with wrist in neutral or flexed positions as detected by the Myopro software
• MAS score 3 for the biceps, triceps, supinators and pronators of the impaired arm
• Able to read and comprehend the English language
• Able to follow directions
• Medically and psychologically stable.
⁃ Healthy Controls:
⁃ Over 18 years of age No history of neurological or muscular problems that affect arm function