Remote Rehabilitation Via the Internet in Patients After a Stroke - Physical Rehabilitation Using Biofeedback Systems to Improve Upper Extremity Function

Remote Rehabilitation Via the Internet in Patients After a Stroke - Physical Rehabilitation Using Biofeedback Systems to Improve Upper Extremity Function

The objective of this study is to examine monitored rehabilitation therapy over the internet to improve upper limb function for stroke patients. Home rehabilitation for stroke patients will avoid the burden of arrival to the health facilities, making it easier on them and improve their quality of life and the lives of their caregivers. To achieve this goal the investigators will examine the effectiveness and feasibility of home rehabilitation system of upper limb, consisting of ergonomic accessories (hand and arm tutors).

The quantitative indices will be based on the quantitative clinical measures that are used in regular evaluations of stroke patients and function and range of motion indices as received from the system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Stroke patients who had at least eight conventional rehabilitation treatments lasted at least until a month before the start of the experiment,
• not affected cognitively (to be determined by the score on the mini mental exam greater than 23).
• patients have daily access to a computer and the Internet, and use a personal caregiver or family member can supervise the use of the system.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Global or sensory aphasia, unilateral spatial neglect, apraxia and other acute neurological or orthopedic conditions.