International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of Neurology, Deaconess Hospitals, Indiana, USA

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• Research Article   
  Novel Bimanual Polyform Device for Hand Neurorehabilitation after Acute Ischemic Stroke
  Author(s): Rilee Epley and Luke K Barr*
  
  Background: Stroke is a major public health challenge in the United States, with nearly 800,000 strokes occurring per year. Most of these are acute ischemic strokes. There are almost 8 million stroke survivors living in the United States. Approximately 80% of strokes involve the upper extremity and hand, which are vital for maintaining independence. Notably, approximately 50%-80% of these patients do not regain robust hand function. Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether larger studies should be conducted to assess the usefulness of bimanual neurorehabilitation using a novel polyform device for hand recovery after stroke. Study Design: Single-center observational cohort study. Methods: Eight patients with acute ischemic stroke resulting in moderate-to-severe paresis of the hand and upper extremities were en.. View More»
  

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