This study suggested the efficacy of task-oriented training of upper limb rehabilitation robots. Using the developed upper limb rehabilitation robot, the motor function tests were carried out for a stroke patient. The motor function tests adopted K-MB...
This study suggested the efficacy of task-oriented training of upper limb rehabilitation robots. Using the developed upper limb rehabilitation robot, the motor function tests were carried out for a stroke patient. The motor function tests adopted K-MBI, MAS, FMA-UE, MRC-MS, and ranges of motion(ROM) by IMU sensor. A chronic patient (female, 52 aged) with left hemiplegia stroke performed three training sessions per week and one hour/per session for two weeks, with pre- and post-training. As results, cognitive function is normal before and after training, and motor function is significantly observed as a result of FMA-UE and joint motion range measurement, as well as a significant decrease in overall spasticity and increased ROM. In the future, the evaluation of a number of stroke patients requires verification of the rehabilitation training effectiveness of upper extremity rehabilitation robots and requires the establishment of appropriate training protocols.