Function Benefits of a Myoelectric Elbow-Wrist-Hand Orthosis

Launched by MYOMO · Sep 4, 2015

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the functional gains provided by a myoelectric Elbow-Wrist-Hand orthosis for CVA patients with hemiparesis. The subjects will be fit with the device, provided general training in the operation of the EMG-controlled technology, and then guided through a series of standard clinical outcome measures used routinely as part of stroke rehabilitation medicine. The outcome measures employed in this study include the Fugl-Meyer assessment, the Box and Blocks test, and a battery of common functional tasks and activities. These outcome measures will allow the...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults over 18 years.
• • Upper limb impairment caused by any stroke (CVA)
• • Minimum of trace MMT (1/5) in Biceps and/or Triceps
• • Full Passive range of motion in elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand
• • Active shoulder flexion of at least 30 degrees of shoulder abduction of at least 20 degrees
• • Score of at least 20 on the Mini Mental Status Examination.
• • Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• • Ability to generate consistent, detectable EMG signal from the upper arm and forearm sensor sites with wrist in neutral or flexed positions.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Fixed upper limb contractures on affected side.
• • Subjects with severe spasticity or tone (defined as 3 or more on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
• • Inability to follow three step directions.
• • Severe shoulder subluxation, pain or shoulder dislocation.
• • Passive shoulder range of motion less than 45 degrees in flexion and abduction.
• • Pain or hypersensitivity in the arm(s)