Overview
The purpose of this study is to assess how the Rehabilitation Technologies for Hand and Arm (R3THA) device can be used for rehabilitation of people with stroke. the study will evaluate the feasibility of R3THA as outpatient telerehabilitation administered by trained clinicians to individuals with stroke.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- must be between the ages of 20 and 80
- must have enough movement in my arms and hands to actively interact with the video games as determined by study staff
- must have internet access at home.
- must be comfortable performing basic functions on a computer, such as browsing the internet.
- must be able to sit without a loss of balance while performing activities with my arms and hands as determined by study staff.
Exclusion Criteria:
Severe muscle spasms or stiffness (spasticity) in the affected upper limb that limits movement, as determined by study staff.
2) Thinking problems or have difficulty following instructions 3) Unable to interact with an entire computer screen due to spatial neglect 4) Difficulty understanding words spoken to me (Receptive aphasia) 5) Any other disabling nervous system condition (besides stroke) that has caused residual weakness, impaired range of motion, or spasticity 6) Severe arthritis that limits hand and arm movements 7) Not independent in functional activities/mobility prior to stroke