Neurorehabilitation and neural repair
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Neurorehabil Neural Repair · Oct 2011
Accelerometer-triggered electrical stimulation for reach and grasp in chronic stroke patients: a pilot study.
Electrical stimulation of the upper extremity may reduce impairment in patients following stroke. Stimulation triggered on demand combined with task practice may be an effective means of promoting recovery of function. ⋯ Accelerometer-triggered electrical stimulation to augment task training for the hemiplegic arm is feasible and may improve functional ability and quality of life which may be maintained 12 weeks after treatment. A randomized trial design is required to evaluate efficacy and cost benefit.