summary: In this study, the authors have found that a new, robot-based, rehabilitation protocol is effective in improving the coordination of the upper limb movements in people with MS. Although these are only preliminary results and the number of individuals tested is rather small (seven people), the authors suggest that the robot therapy may be a very useful tool for people with MS and coordination deficits.

authors: Carpinella I, Cattaneo D, Abuarqub S, Ferrarin M

source: J Rehabil Med. 2009 Nov;41(12):966-70

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