My opinion only: I will disagree with it being called "compensatory"
devices. Recent research is showing neuroplasticity or brain rewiring
occurs after repetitive self initiating and self engaging activities occur.
The exciting part of this is giving hope to pt's even post stroke 23+ years.
I thought I would share this news report.
B Sullivan
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Robotic arm may help stroke patients
MIT researchers say device improved mobility
in six survivors
The Associated Press
Updated: 11:54 a.m. ET March 20, 2007
func
Thanks for the report. But, how does the arm significantly improve
mobility??
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>Thanks for the report. But, how does the arm significantly improve
>mobility??
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