Kinematic Analysis of a Thumb-Exoskeleton System for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke is one of the major causes of loss if dexterity in human hand, preventing effective self-care and employment opportunities among the patients. In this thesis, an exoskeleton device for thumb rehabilitation is discussed. Subsequently, a mathematical framework for modeling the exoskeleton is de...

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Main Author: Gupta, Vikash
Other Authors: Dr. Derek Kamper
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2010
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-06172010-164730/