Usability, functionality, and efficacy of a custom myoelectric elbow-wrist-hand orthosis to assist elbow function in individuals with stroke.

Shenan Hoppe-LudwigJodi ArmitageKristi L TurnerMegan K O'BrienChaithanya K MummidisettyLori McGee KochMasha KocherginskyChaithanya Krishna Mummidisetty

Published in: Journal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineering (2021)

The myoelectric elbow-wrist-hand orthosis improved range of motion during use and was efficacious at remediating upper extremity impairment after stroke. All users could operate the device in at least one mode, and most could lift and hold weights representative of some everyday objects using the device.

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