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Among the clinical finding involving hundreds of stroke patients:

Robotic-assisted therapy is proven safe and effective.
Patients recover more than twice as rapidly as those not receiving robotic therapy.
Improvements are long-lasting, and are enjoyed by patients who are months, and even years, post-stroke.
Fewer side effects, such as joint pain, are reported compared to traditional therapy patients. [2]

Comparison of supported fraction of speed (FS) for robot-trained group and control group, which trained without robot assistance. FS is speed during fast-as-possible reaching along Assisted Rehabilitation and Measurement Guide by hemiparetic arm, divided by speed of contralateral arm, with device oriented horizontally. [8]

Key features of robotic therapy that may lead to improved rehabiliation time:

Intensive repetitions of therapeutic movement;
Engaging and adaptive video games that progress in step with the patient;
Automated patient-specific and clinic-wide record keeping;
Reduced wear and tear on clinicians, who can focus more on the plan of care

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