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Nature Clinical Practice Neurology (2008) 4, 180-181
doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0761  

Robot-based therapy improves hand motor function following chronic stroke

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Few studies have examined the use of robotic therapy for the restoration of hand–wrist motor function. In a recent study, Takahashi et al. report considerable improvements in hand motor function in patients with chronic stroke following therapy with a robotic device that can assist the hand in grasp and release movements.

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