The Effect of Using Emg-Based Luna Neurorobotic For Strengthening of Affected Side In Chronic Stroke Patients. (retro)

This study implemented a specialized regimen integrating EMG-based robotic techniques for daily rehabilitation in long-term stroke patients, enabling continuous feedback and progress assessment. The intervention comprised a single daily session over a 5-day period for 2 weeks, with the intervention group receiving 45-minute robot-assisted training and exercises at the hospital, while the control group performed exercises independently at home. Eight participants, experiencing post-stroke impaired motor function and gait difficulties, were enrolled in the study. The intervention protocol involved the administration of EMG-based biofeedback exercises using the LUNA neuro-robotic machine, gradually transitioning from trigger and release to trigger and hold, ultimately incorporating dynamic modes to enhance muscular strength. Assessments encompassed the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, 10-meter walk test, Berg Balance Scale (BBG), along with gait parameter analyses, including cadence and step length. Furthermore, the study evaluated upper limb strength through EMG threshold measurements in microvolts and force assessments in Newton meters, both at the commencement and the culmination of the two-week intervention period.