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Isokinetic Robotic Device to Improve Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability for Stretch Reflex Measurements in Stroke Patients with Spasticity
JoVE Journal
Bioengineering
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JoVE Journal Bioengineering
Isokinetic Robotic Device to Improve Test-Retest and Inter-Rater Reliability for Stretch Reflex Measurements in Stroke Patients with Spasticity
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08:40 min

June 12, 2019

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Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:54Initial Posture Setting
  • 02:18Passive ROM Measurement
  • 03:18Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) Measurement
  • 06:17Quantifying the AoC (Angle of Catch)
  • 07:03Results: Example Measurements
  • 07:38Conclusion

Summary

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Using a robotic isokinetic device with electromyography (EMG) measurements, this protocol illustrates that isokinetic motion itself can improve inter-rater reliability for the angle of catch measurements in stroke patients with mild elbow flexor spasticity.

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