065A EXBimanuel

Development of a device for evaluating and training unilateral and bilateral neuromuscular control of the upper limb in people who have suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and those with a spinal cord injury (SCI)

Intervention area

Mobility

Start date

February 1, 2016

End date

December 1, 2016

To our knowledge, there is no system dedicated to the upper limbs that can test the adaptability of the nervous system in a way similar to the DC treadmill. That is to say, where the upper limbs interact in a bilateral task where we can impose that a behavior be symmetrical or asymmetrical and identify its effects during the maladaptation period. To achieve this, the device must enable synchronous and asynchronous behavior of the upper limbs, via variable resistances and speeds. The device will allow testing in various arm positions, and will measure the forces exerted by each of the upper limbs. Evaluation should be possible in both sitting and standing positions. It will allow sensors/markers to be placed and viewed on the participant to complete the assessment with biomechanical and EMG analysis. Tests will be carried out with five participants.