Neurorehabilitation Technology

Neurorehabilitation Technology provides an accessible, practical overview of the all the major areas of development and application in the field. The initial chapters provide a clear, concise explanation of the rationale for robot use and the science behind the technology before proceeding to outline a theoretical framework for robotics in neurorehabilitative therapy. Subsequent chapters provide detailed practical information on state-of-the-art clinical applications of robotic devices, including robotics for locomotion; posture and balance and upper extremity recovery in stroke and spinal cord injury. Schematic diagrams, photographs and tables will be included to clarify the information for the reader. The book also discusses standard and safety issues and future perspectives. Front Matter....Pages i-xix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Multisystem Neurorehabilitation in Rodents with Spinal Cord Injury....Pages 3-21 Application Issues for Robotics....Pages 23-38 The Human in the Loop....Pages 39-56 Learning in the Damaged Brain/Spinal Cord: Neuroplasticity....Pages 57-69 Front Matter....Pages 71-71 Error Augmentation and the Role of Sensory Feedback....Pages 73-85 Applying Principles of Motor Control to Rehabilitation Technologies....Pages 87-103 Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy: Recovery of Function Following Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke....Pages 105-121 Front Matter....Pages 123-123 Forging Mens et Manus : The MIT Experience in Upper Extremity Robotic Therapy....Pages 125-140 Three-Dimensional Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Arm Therapy Robot (ARMin)....Pages 141-157 Passive Devices for Upper Limb Training....Pages 159-171 Front Matter....Pages 173-173 Restoration of Hand Function in Stroke or Spinal Cord Injury....Pages 175-190 The Advanced Appreciation of Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury....Pages 191-218 Front Matter....Pages 219-219 Technology of the Robotic Gait Orthosis Lokomat....Pages 221-232 Beyond Human or Robot Administered Treadmill Training....Pages 233-252 Front Matter....Pages 253-253 Robotics for Stroke Recovery....Pages 255-290 Clinical Aspects for the Application of Robotics in Neurorehabilitation....Pages 291-301 Transfer of Technology into Clinical Application....Pages 303-323 Front Matter....Pages 325-325 Functional Assisted Gaming for Upper-Extremity Therapy After Stroke: Background, Evaluation, and Future Directions of the Spring Orthosis Approach....Pages 327-341 Implementation of Impairment-Based Neurorehabilitation Devices and Technologies Following Brain Injury....Pages 343-358 Front Matter....Pages 359-359 Lower Extremity Flexible Assist Devices for Locomotion....Pages 361-378 Front Matter....Pages 359-359 Robot-Aided Gait Training with LOPES....Pages 379-396 Robotic Devices for Overground Gait and Balance Training....Pages 397-409 Front Matter....Pages 411-411 Technologies for the Rehabilitation of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction....Pages 413-439 Front Matter....Pages 441-441 Robots for Measurement/Clinical Assessment....Pages 443-456 Standards and Safety Aspects for Medical Electrical Devices in the Field of Neurorehabilitation....Pages 457-479 Back Matter....Pages 481-496 "Neurorehabilitation Technology provides an accessible, practical overview of all the major areas of development and application in the field. The initial chapters provide a clear, concise explanation of the rationale for robot use and the science behind the technology before proceeding to outline a theoretical framework for robotics in neurorehabilitative therapy. Subsequent chapters provide detailed practical information on state-of-the-art clinical applications of robotic devices, including robotics for locomotion; posture and balance and upper extremity recovery in stroke. The text is illustrated throughout with photographs and schematics diagrams which serve to clarify the information for the reader. This book is a valuable resource for neurologists, biomedical engineers, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists and those training in these fields"--Back cover Neurorehabilitation Technology provides an accessible, practical overview of the all the major areas of development and application in the field. The initial chapters provide a clear, concise explanation of the rationale for robot use and the science behind the technology before proceeding to outline a theoretical framework for robotics in neurorehabilitative therapy. Subsequent chapters provide detailed practical information on state-of-the-art clinical applications of robotic devices, including robotics for locomotion; posture and balance and upper extremity recovery in stroke. The text is illustrated throughout with photographs and schematic diagrams which serve to clarify the information for the reader. This book is a valuable resource for neurologists, biomedical engineers, rehabilitation specialists, physiotherapists and those training in these fields This book thoroughly explores robotics in neurorehabilitative therapy, describing state-of-the-art applications of robotic devices for locomotion; posture and balance and upper extremity recovery in stroke. Includes schematic diagrams, photographs and tables.