Goal Statement:
This project is a combination of conventional mirror therapy and 3D, assist-as-needed robotic arm to create an exoskeleton that can be utilized by children that are affected by hemiplegic CP, better referred to as a robotic mirror therapy method.
What is mirror therapy?
Mirror therapy is a type of rehabilitation therapy in which a mirror is placed between the arms or legs so that the image of a moving non‐affected limb gives the illusion of normal movement in the affected limb. While it is not limited to, it is a commonly used therapy method for patients recovering from stroke,
What is hemiplegic cerebral palsy?
Hemiplegia is a unilateral type of cerebral palsy which causes paralysis on only one side of an individual’s body. It is usually characterized by poor muscle control, muscle stiffness, and weakness due to injury to an individual’s spinal cord or brain.
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