Publications by authors named "Venugopal Durairaj"
Article Synopsis
- Contractures, which are common after a stroke and can limit joint movement and cause additional problems, may be managed through assistive technologies to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.
- The study aimed to evaluate the effects of various assistive devices on managing contractures in stroke patients by reviewing randomized controlled trials.
- Seven studies were included in the review, with five undergoing meta-analysis, focusing primarily on the effectiveness of assistive technology compared to standard therapy, showing beneficial outcomes for joint range of motion.
Objective: To systematically identify, review, and explore the evidence for use of assistive technologies (ATs) in poststroke upper limb rehabilitation.
Data Sources: AMED, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Compendex, CSA Illumina, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PEDro, PyscINFO, and Web of Science were last searched in September 2011.
Study Selection: Two independent researchers screened for inclusion criteria (adult poststroke subjects, upper limb rehabilitation with an AT).