After stroke, independence in activities of daily living is lost and there is a significant decrease in quality of life. A proper rehabilitation programme plays a critical role in both the physical and mental recovery process of the individual.
In recent years, technological developments have made a significant difference in stroke rehabilitation. In addition to traditional treatment methods, robotic devices and sensor-based technologies both accelerate the healing process and make the treatment more effective. Studies have shown that technologically assisted rehabilitation increases neuroplasticity, which is the reconstruction capacity of the brain, and is more effective in improving walking ability and arm and finger functions after stroke compared to traditional physical therapy (1,2).
Technological rehabilitation not only improves the physical abilities of patients, but also makes the treatment process more motivating and enjoyable. Virtual reality games and goal-orientated exercises increase patients' participation in treatment, while at the same time accelerating the recovery process. These modern approaches support patients to adapt more to the treatment process and gain their independence in a shorter time (3).
In our clinic, we aim to offer the best treatment options to our patients by using technological approaches. Especially Tyromotion technology has an important place in the rehabilitation process with the innovative solutions it offers. Tyromotion offers robotic and sensor-based devices specially designed for the rehabilitation of hand, arm, leg and balance problems after stroke (4,5).
If you or your loved ones are in need of post-stroke treatment, you can get ahead of the curve with these powerful technology solutions.
Bibliography:
- Mehrholz, Jan et al. "Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke." The Cochrane database of systematic reviews vol. 5.5 CD006185. 10 May. 2017, doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006185.pub4
- Mehrholz, Jan et al. "Systematic review with network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of robotic-assisted arm training for improving activities of daily living and upper limb function after stroke." Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation vol. 17,1 83. 30 Jun. 2020, doi:10.1186/s12984-020-00715-0
- Calabrò, Rocco S et al. "Robotic neurorehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke: psychological well-being beyond motor improvement." International journal of rehabilitation research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue internationale de recherches de readaptation vol. 38,3 (2015): 219-25. doi:10.1097/MRR.0000000000000114
- Hotz, Isabella et al. "Robot-assisted gait training in patients with various neurological diseases: A mixed methods feasibility study." PloS one vol. 19.8 e0307434. 27 Aug. 2024, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0307434
- Baldan, Francesca et al. "Robot-assisted rehabilitation of hand function after stroke: Development of prediction models for reference to therapy." Journal of electromyography and kinesiology : official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology vol. 57 (2021): 102534. doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2021.102534
