The Utilization Effects of Powered Wearable Orthotics in Improving Upper Extremity Function in Persons with SCI: A Case Study

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

Persons with upper extremity (UE) impairments due to spinal cord injury (SCI) have limited capacity to move or perform basic activities of daily living (ADL). Such movement limitations significantly reduce a patient’s quality of life (QOL) and level of independence. Restoration of UE motor function in people with SCI remains a high priority in rehabilitation and in the field of assistive technology. UE myoelectric powered wearable orthoses (UE-MPWO) specifically designed to restore wrist/hand movements may help fill the gap by increasing strength of the participating muscles, range of motion (ROM) of the joints, and ability to perform daily tasks involving using wrist/hand in persons with SCI. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of the UE-MPWO (MyoPro) in ameliorating wrist/hand/UE movement capability, and increasing ADL and QOL in people with SCI.

Identifier

85109520731 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Biosystems and Biorobotics

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69547-7_76

e-ISSN

21953570

ISSN

21953562

First Page

473

Last Page

477

Volume

27

Grant

W81XWH-18–1-0728

Fund Ref

U.S. Department of Defense

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