Presentation
Exploring the Application of Upper Limb Exoskeletons in Pediatric Rehabilitation: A Literature Review
SessionCI1: Children's Issues
DescriptionChildren with limited upper-limb mobility can impact their physical, cognitive, and social development as they transition into adulthood. Exoskeletons emerge to alleviate the facility dependency during treatment and offer a better therapy experience. However, most related studies primarily cater to adults. The recommendations for children's use of exoskeletons, especially upper limb exoskeletons, are limited. Therefore, this study aims to explore the application and effectiveness of upper limb exoskeletons in children's rehabilitation, focusing on the interaction part between children and devices. A literature review was conducted to achieve the goal. The review highlights the benefits of the use of exoskeletons in pediatric rehabilitation for children with upper limb mobility challenges. Notable improvements were observed in bimanual coordination and unilateral movements. Researchers noted improvements in coordination, precision, smoothness, and quality of movement using the devices. Limitations of current studies were identified, including the generalizability of research findings, and lack of long-term evaluation.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeWednesday, September 11th10:25am - 10:45am MST
LocationFLW Salon A
Children's Issues
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