Article

The field of rehabilitation robotics has grown substantially during the past 15
yrs. Studies of upper limb robot-assisted therapy for adults with moderate to
severe hemiparesis after stroke have shown significant gains compared with usual
care in isolated control, coordination, and strength in the paretic arm (J
Rehabil Res Dev 2006;43:171-84; Top Stroke Rehabil 2007;14:22-44; Neurorehabil
Neural Repair 2008;22:111-21). While attempts to increase the understanding of
the key active ingredients of these interventions continue, researchers have
recently extended their focus to children with neurologically based movement
disorders arising from cerebral palsy and acquired brain injury or stroke. This
study's aim was to provide a narrative review that highlights recent pediatric
studies of robot-assisted therapies for the upper and lower limbs. Potential
benefits will be discussed, as well as challenges and needs for future
development.

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