The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review

Stroke is a significant contributor to global mortality and disability, and it is typically classified as a neurological disorder. A key component of stroke rehabilitation is improving upper limb function to reduce impairments and disabilities and their impact on activities of daily living. In the...

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Main Authors: Stefano Fiore, Andrea Battaglino, Pierluigi Sinatti, Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero, Iván Ruiz-Rodriguez, Marcello Manca, Stefano Gargano, Jorge Hugo Villafañe
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Andrea Battaglino
Pierluigi Sinatti
Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero
Iván Ruiz-Rodriguez
Marcello Manca
Stefano Gargano
Jorge Hugo Villafañe
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description Stroke is a significant contributor to global mortality and disability, and it is typically classified as a neurological disorder. A key component of stroke rehabilitation is improving upper limb function to reduce impairments and disabilities and their impact on activities of daily living. In the last few years, robot-assisted therapy (RT) arises as a novel and expanding approach in poststroke rehabilitation, which utilizes robotic devices to facilitate the recovery of motor function and task-oriented training. The aim of this systematic review, conducted through MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE consultation, was to investigate the association between functional outcomes of the upper limb in patients with stroke after-effects and the use of robotic rehabilitation. The results of the included studies have highlighted the impact of robot-assisted rehabilitation, whether integrated with traditional physiotherapy, on several clinical outcomes such as pain, spasticity, motor function, hand and finger function and cognitive abilities. The introduction of the robot-assisted intervention, coupled with traditional treatment, maybe a valuable approach to improving quality of life and enhance not only motor function but also the cognitive ability of stroke patients, especially whether focusing on the early phase of stroke recovery with a high potential impact on clinical practice. Keywords: Stroke; Upper limb; Robotic rehabilitation; Neurological disorders; robot-assisted therapy;
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spelling doaj-art-1b7d28634b7f4351801c261abf3aa0072025-08-20T02:39:35ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412023-09-015010.47197/retos.v50.99211The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic reviewStefano Fiore0Andrea Battaglino1Pierluigi Sinatti2Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero3Iván Ruiz-Rodriguez4Marcello Manca5Stefano Gargano6Jorge Hugo Villafañe7Università degli Studi di Torino, Torino, ItalyIRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain; - Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Canarias, 38300 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain;- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain; - Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Canarias, 38300 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain;IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, ItalyIRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, ItalyIRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy Stroke is a significant contributor to global mortality and disability, and it is typically classified as a neurological disorder. A key component of stroke rehabilitation is improving upper limb function to reduce impairments and disabilities and their impact on activities of daily living. In the last few years, robot-assisted therapy (RT) arises as a novel and expanding approach in poststroke rehabilitation, which utilizes robotic devices to facilitate the recovery of motor function and task-oriented training. The aim of this systematic review, conducted through MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE consultation, was to investigate the association between functional outcomes of the upper limb in patients with stroke after-effects and the use of robotic rehabilitation. The results of the included studies have highlighted the impact of robot-assisted rehabilitation, whether integrated with traditional physiotherapy, on several clinical outcomes such as pain, spasticity, motor function, hand and finger function and cognitive abilities. The introduction of the robot-assisted intervention, coupled with traditional treatment, maybe a valuable approach to improving quality of life and enhance not only motor function but also the cognitive ability of stroke patients, especially whether focusing on the early phase of stroke recovery with a high potential impact on clinical practice. Keywords: Stroke; Upper limb; Robotic rehabilitation; Neurological disorders; robot-assisted therapy; https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/99211StrokeUpper limbRobotic rehabilitatioNeurologic disordersrobot-assisted therapy
spellingShingle Stefano Fiore
Andrea Battaglino
Pierluigi Sinatti
Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero
Iván Ruiz-Rodriguez
Marcello Manca
Stefano Gargano
Jorge Hugo Villafañe
The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
Stroke
Upper limb
Robotic rehabilitatio
Neurologic disorders
robot-assisted therapy
title The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review
title_full The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review
title_fullStr The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review
title_short The effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post-stroke patients: a systematic review
title_sort effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation for the functional recovery of the upper limb in post stroke patients a systematic review
topic Stroke
Upper limb
Robotic rehabilitatio
Neurologic disorders
robot-assisted therapy
url https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/99211
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