LegTutor system improves functional lower extremity movement ability in stroke patients

Stroke is among the most common causes of adult-onset impairment and disability. Motor impairment affects most stroke survivors and causes functional disability. Physical and Occupational therapists implement therapy based on scientific knowledge of motor capacity, motor control, and motor relearning. By using theory-driven approaches to treatment clinicians are translating basic sciences into novel clinical practice and building on methods to manipulate the remarkable plasticity of the brain. Examples of therapy used includes, task oriented training, task-related practice, robotic trainers, electrical stimulation. The HandTutor and ArmTutor system is proven to improve upper extremity function in patients with arm movement dysfunction in both rehabilitation clinic and the home. The introduction of the LegTutor system allows for customized intensive lower extremity movement practice and improved functional ability outcome.