A new electrical stimulation therapy improved hand function in stroke patients more than a currently used stroke rehabilitation therapy. If results are replicated, the glove-based treatment may lead ...

A novel therapy has been devised for survivors of stroke with hand weakness to help improve hand function through the use of a glove that delivers electrical stimulation. Hand functionality was ...

Stroke stands as a prominent cause of disability globally, impacting millions annually. Among its devastating consequences is the loss of hand function, significantly hindering individuals in their ...

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The Squid Shirt that we checked out earlier today at Northeastern University certainly has the potential for healthcare use beyond straight off-season workout sessions, but the ATLAS project is an ...

This month, a group of stroke survivors in British Columbia will test a new technology designed to aid their recovery, and ultimately restore use of their limbs and hands. Participants will wear a new ...

Researchers have created a prototype 'soft smart hand exoskeleton' to aid individuals, such as stroke patients, relearning manual dexterity and coordination. Reading time 3 minutes Researchers have ...

Recovering stroke patients may soon have a new device to help them work on regaining control of their hands without help from a physical therapist. It’s a medical device in the form of a glove, and ...

A new soft robotic glove is lending a 'hand' and providing hope to piano players who have suffered a disabling stroke or other neurotrauma. Combining flexible tactile sensors, soft actuators and AI, ...

The MagicGlove team found that even patients 10 years after the onset of stroke were able to use their injured hand more than ever, after using the device. “There’s no magic bullet with rehab, just ...

This month, a group of stroke survivors in B.C. will test a new technology designed to aid their recovery, and ultimately restore use of their limbs and hands. Participants will wear a new ...