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Hidden brain pathway discovered that controls hand movements

Researchers have identified a previously overlooked neural pathway that helps control human hand and arm movements. The ...
Cochrane

Is vagus nerve stimulation added to rehabilitation more effective than rehabilitation alone in the recovery of upper limb function and activity after stroke?

For people who have had a stroke, it is unclear whether vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is better than rehabilitation alone for improving shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and ...
IEEE

Active Neural Network Control for a Wearable Upper Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robot Driven by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles

Abstract: Pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM) has been widely used in rehabilitation and other fields as a flexible and safe actuator. In this paper, a PAM-actuated wearable exoskeleton robot is ...
IEEE

Evaluation of a Semi-Active Upper-Limb Exoskeleton While Performing Material Handling Tasks

Abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are still today one of the primary health risks for workers worldwide. Adopting exoskeletons is emerging as a preventive measure in ...