Clinical Efficacy of Luna EMG Robot Therapy for Patients After Stroke

Clinical Efficacy of Luna EMG Robot Therapy for Patients After Stroke

A lot of studies prove that rehabilitation with the use of modern devices accelerates the recovery of function in patients after stroke. Repeated correct movement patterns affect the central nervous system and stimulating its plasticity. Despite the fact that so many studies confirm the validity of therapy using robots, it is still difficult to assess to what extent its use improves the effectiveness of traditional therapy. In these studies, we want to objectively assess the effectiveness of the Luna device using EMG biofeedback.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients over 6 months after stroke,
• tibialis anterior strength (Lovett scale) not less than 1 and not greater than 3,
• Ashworth scale in tibialis anterior 0,1, 2

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients less than 6 months after stroke,
• tibialis anterior strength (Lovett scale) 0, 4, 5,
• Ashworth scale in tibialis anterior higher than 2,
• damage to the central nervous system which is another incident,
• serious cognitive deficit,
• stiffness of the ankle.