Stroke Hand Dysfunction
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A Murine Model of Hemodialysis Access-Related Hand Dysfunction
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This protocol details the surgical steps of murine common iliac arteriovenous fistula creation. We developed this model to study hemodialysis access-related limb pathophysiology.
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Soft Pneumatic Robot Modulates Graph Theory Metrics of Brain Network for Hand Rehabilitation After Stroke
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This study explores the effects of a configurable soft pneumatic robot on enhancing whole-brain network topology post-stroke. Graph theory analysis indicates significant improvements in clustering coefficient, path length, and global efficiency. Findings highlight the potential of programmable robotic protocols to modulate neuroplasticity and optimize functional recovery in stroke rehabilitation.
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The Rubber Hand Illusion
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Jonathan Flombaum—Johns Hopkins University Reaching for objects, walking without hitting obstacles, landing on a chair as you sit (instead of falling to the floor), these and all our physical actions depend on an ability to perceive our own bodies in space, to know where our limbs are relative to one another and relative to the rest of the world. One way that the human brain encodes this information is called proprioception, the brain relies on its own control and feedback...
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Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interface in Rehabilitation of Upper Limb Motor Dysfunction After Stroke
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The purpose of this study is to provide an important reference for the standard clinical operation of motor imagery brain-computer interface (MI-BCI) for upper limb motor dysfunction after stroke.
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Design, Fabrication, and Administration of the Hand Active Sensation Test (HASTe)
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The Hand Active Sensation Test (HASTe) is a valid and reliable measure of haptic performance, which has been used successfully to identify impaired haptic touch in individuals with stroke. The purpose of this paper is to describe the design, fabrication and administration of the HASTe.
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Damage to brain regions or descending motor pathways can interrupt the signals that coordinate hand movement. The resulting pattern may combine weakness, reduced motor control, abnormal muscle tone, involuntary movements, or sensory loss. Because these impairments can occur in different combinations, evaluation must examine more than strength alone when describing a person’s functional limitations.
Abnormal muscle tone can alter how easily the hand opens, closes, or maintains a position, while involuntary movements can disrupt controlled actions. Together with weakness or reduced coordination, these changes may make reaching and grasping less efficient. Identifying the specific impairment pattern helps clinicians select targeted rehabilitation activities and guide personalized care.
Neural plasticity refers to the nervous system’s capacity to adapt in response to experience or training. In stroke rehabilitation, repetitive, task-specific practice is studied partly because it may support improved motor control as the nervous system adapts. Ongoing research examines how this process relates to recovery and whether assistive technologies can enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
Severity depends on which brain regions or descending motor pathways were damaged and how that disruption affects movement, sensation, strength, tone, and coordination. Functional impact also depends on how these impairments affect tasks such as reaching, grasping, and other daily activities. Clinical characterization therefore considers several domains rather than relying on a single measure.
Assessment examines dexterity, range of motion, sensation, and performance during functional tasks. These observations help characterize the person’s specific hand deficits and show how impairment affects activities. The findings can then guide personalized care, identify relevant rehabilitation targets, and provide a basis for considering changes in motor performance over time.
Rehabilitation emphasizes repetitive practice directed toward meaningful hand movements and tasks, rather than isolated activity without a functional goal. Practice may target abilities needed for reaching, grasping, or daily activities, depending on the person’s assessment findings. This approach is intended to improve motor recovery, support independence, and align treatment with individual functional needs.