Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>BackgroundThe global prevalence of dementia is increasing, necessitating effective non-pharmacological interventions due to the limitations and side effects of pharmacological treatments. Digital health interventions, including Virtual Reality (VR), offer …

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>BackgroundAnti-gravity exosuits supporting hip and knee extension have emerged for overground training. This study investigated their effect on kinematics in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) compared to regular walking and to walking …

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>IntroductionActimetry is increasingly used to measure physical activity (PA) for manual wheelchair (MWC) users. However, conversion of raw data into interpretable PA outcomes remains imprecise, and the differentiation between propulsion and non-propulsion …

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>IntroductionThis study aimed to assess women Veterans’ satisfaction with their primary mobility device and the related services they received.MethodsWomen Veterans who received a mobility device in the past 5 years from the Veterans Health Administration (…

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of available literature on the relationships between spasticity, proprioception and motor function of the upper limb post-stroke.MethodsUsing the terms: stroke; …

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>Introduction:Minimizing repetitive strain (RS) is a key recommendation from clinical practice guidelines for preservation of upper limb. Propulsion force, which is required to overcome wheel rolling resistance (RR), is a major source of RS. A drum-based …

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Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>BackgroundSuction cup handholds are sometimes recommended by Occupational Therapists for bathing transfers when permanent grab bars are not feasible. The efficacy of suction cup handholds on typical bathroom surfaces is unknown.PurposeThis study evaluated …

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>IntroductionWrist hand orthoses are widely used in rehabilitation to improve hand function and alleviate pain. However, their use may restrict wrist motion, causing functional disabilities in activities of daily living (ADLs). This study aimed to evaluate …

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, Volume 12, January-December 2025. <br/>IntroductionThis study aimed to explore the relationship between training volume during 4 weeks of robot-assisted arm training (RAAT) and changes in arm-and hand function, grip strength, gross motor skills, spasticity, and daily activities.MethodsTwenty …