The aim of this pilot study was to investigate whether a movement therapy robot can improve skills in using a myoelectric prosthesis by patients with upper limb amputations. This prospective randomized, controlled study included a total of eleven patients with upper limb amputations who use myoelectric prostheses. The patients were randomized into a robot-assisted exercise group (n = 6) and a control group (n = 5). The robot group received robot-assisted training. No training program was provided to the control group. The outcome measure was kinematic data (A-goal hand-path ratio, A-goal deviation, A-goal instability and A-move) evaluated by the Armeo®Spring movement therapy robot. Significant improvements were noted in the A-goal hand-path ratio; A-goal deviation and A-goal instability in the robot group after treatment while compared with control group. No significant changes in A-move scores. We concluded that robot-assisted training may improve myoelectric prosthesis use skills in patients with upper limb amputation.
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