Directional Neural Connectivity during Robot Mirror Therapy in Patients with Stroke

This study explored directional connectivity networks during hand movement training in stroke patients using 8 conditions combining mirror therapy, robot-assisted bimanual therapy, and object manipulation. The findings revealed that mirror therapy and robot-assisted bimanual therapy decreased interh...

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Published in2023 Asia Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association Annual Summit and Conference (APSIPA ASC) pp. 199 - 205
Main Authors Kanaizuka, Yuma, Manabe, Takahiro, Huang, Jian-Jia, Hung, Jen-Wen, Ono, Yumie
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 31.10.2023
Subjects
Asia
Current measurement
Information processing
Medical treatment
Neurorehabilitation
Stroke (medical condition)
Training
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Summary:This study explored directional connectivity networks during hand movement training in stroke patients using 8 conditions combining mirror therapy, robot-assisted bimanual therapy, and object manipulation. The findings revealed that mirror therapy and robot-assisted bimanual therapy decreased interhemispheric inward connectivity to the affected motor cortex in the left-hand paralyzed patient, reducing inhibitory control. Conversely, these interventions increased interhemispheric inward connectivity in the right-hand paralyzed patient, suggesting enhanced excitatory connectivity. The results emphasized the influence of neurorehabilitation methods, hemiparesis severity, and affected side on interhemispheric connectivity. Further research is needed to develop personalized rehabilitation strategies based on directional connectivity measures.
ISSN:2640-0103
DOI:10.1109/APSIPAASC58517.2023.10317207