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G. Kwakkel

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Sensor assisted self-management in Parkinson's disease

A feasibility study of ambulatory posture detection and feedback to treat stooped posture

Introduction: A stooped posture is one of the characteristic motor symptoms of patients with Parkinson's disease, and has been linked to impairments in daily activities and quality of life. We aimed to test the efficacy, safety, practical utility and user-friendliness of a postur ...
Background: Cortical damage after stroke can drastically impair sensory and motor function of the upper limb, affecting the execution of activities of daily living and quality of life. Motor impairment after stroke has been thoroughly studied, however sensory impairment and its r ...