Stroke Projects

A stroke occurs when a rupture or blood clot reduces blood flow to an area of the brain, killing brain cells and disrupting the abilities or functions they control. Many survivors experience weakness and poor coordination, which impairs their ability to walk and use their hands. We employ a variety of experimental and computer modeling techniques to study coordination in healthy individuals and impaired coordination in individuals who have suffered stroke. We use the results to develop more effective rehabilitation therapies for restoring lost function after stroke.

Advanced Accelerometric Motion Analysis System	Automatic Decomposition of the Electromyogram	Computer Simulation and Analysis of Coordination Deficits in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Design and Fabrication of Tilt III, Tilting Cycle Ergometer	Development of a Space Crutch	Development of Scooter Lift/Carrier for Automobiles and Other Vehicles
Differential Pressure Walking Assistance	Driver's Simulation Environment for Arm Therapy	Functional Performance Assessment and Training
Graded Weight-Bearing Exercise for Improving Ambulation after Stroke	Improving Stepping-over Responses in the Elderly using Simulated Objects	Intermuscular Coordination of Mammalian Movement
Robot-Assisted Upper Limb Neuro-Rehabilitation	Motor-unit Firing Patterns in Hemiplegia	Non-Invasive Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Function
Reliability and Validity of Accelerometric Gait		SleepSmart Project