Effectiveness Analysis of Armeo Spring Device as a Rehabilitation Treatment in Spinal Cord Injured Patients

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In the literature, there are several studies of the upper limb applied to ADL. The analysis of complete ADL is related to the clinical objectives of the rehabilitative treatment of the UL. An important part of rehabilitation after neurological injuries consists of training activities aimed at fulfilling a function or objective, in which patients have to move their arms continuously repeating certain movement patterns. This is currently one of the main strategies to promote recovery of upper limb function in people who have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) o stroke.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Cervical lesions above C8, incomplete in the motor aspect or complete with zones of partial motor preservation at least C6, classified according to the ASIA scale.
• • Traumatic or non-progressive medical etiology.
• • Less than 6 months of injury evolution (subacute).
• • Age between 16 and 75 years.
• • To have reached the seated posture.
• • Be informed and consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unstable orthopaedic injuries such as unconsolidated fractures or with unstable osteosynthesis systems in upper limbs.
• • Skin lesions and/or pressure ulcers in the exoskeleton placement area.
• • Having joint stiffness and/or severe spasticity.
• • Bronchopneumopathy and/or severe heart disease that will require monitoring during exercise.
• • Visual problems.
• • Cognitive impairment.
• • Do not sign the corresponding informed consent.