The Efficacy of a Haptic-Enhanced Virtual Reality System for Precision Grasp Acquisition in Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, and virtual reality- (VR-) based stroke rehabilitation is effective in increasing motivation and the functional performance. Although much of the functional reach and grasp capabilities of the upper extremities were regained, the pinch movement rema...

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Main Authors: Shih-Ching Yeh, Si-Huei Lee, Rai-Chi Chan, Yi Wu, Li-Rong Zheng, Sheryl Flynn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9840273