Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 · DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106321 · Published: May 23, 2022
This study explores how robotic therapy affects the self-perception of upper limb function in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury. It examines whether using a robotic device during rehabilitation improves how patients view their ability to perform daily activities. Participants were divided into two groups: one received conventional therapy plus robotic therapy, and the other received conventional therapy alone. The study measured changes in their self-perceived upper limb capabilities and independence in daily living activities. The findings suggest that while both groups improved, the robotic therapy group showed slightly better improvements in certain aspects, particularly in their self-reported ability to perform feeding tasks. This indicates robotic therapy may offer added benefits in specific areas of upper limb rehabilitation.
Robotic therapy may offer targeted benefits in improving feeding abilities among cervical SCI patients.
The study highlights the positive correlation between self-perception of upper limb function and independence in daily living activities, suggesting that improvements in one area may positively influence the other.
The study design, with matched therapy doses and an independent control group, provides a robust framework for future research in robotic therapy for SCI patients.