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ArticleBiomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Enhancing Motor Function and Quality of Life Combining Advanced Robotics and Biomechatronics in an Adult with Dystonic Spastic Tetraparesis: A Case Report.

Elisabetta Leogrande, Sara Piccoli, Francesco Dell'Olio, Nicola Smania, Stefano Mazzoleni, Marialuisa Gandolfi

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Article in Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Elisabetta LeograndeMicro Nano Sensor Group, Politecnico di Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy.
Sara PiccoliDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences (DNBM), Università di Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Francesco Dell'OlioMicro Nano Sensor Group, Politecnico di Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9874-5008
Nicola SmaniaDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences (DNBM), Università di Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7630-1887
Stefano MazzoleniDepartment of Electrical and Information Engineering, Politecnico di Bari, 70126 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9528-3239
Marialuisa GandolfiDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences (DNBM), Università di Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0877-4807

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report explores the innovative integration of robotic and biomechatronic technologies, including the Motore and Ultra+ devices and neuro-suits, in a 10-session rehabilitation program for a young adult with dystonic spastic tetraparesis. Notable improvements were observed in upper limb motor function, coordination, and quality of life as measured by an increase of 18 pints on the Fugl-Meyer scale and a 25% improvement in the Bartle Index. Range of motion measurements showed consistent improvements, with task execution times improving by 10 s. These findings suggest the potential of combining wearable, robotic, and biomechatronic systems to enhance neurorehabilitation. Further refinement of these technologies might support clinicians in maximizing their integration in therapeutics, despite technical issues like synchronization issues that must be overcome.

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medical treatmentsneuromodulationrehabilitationrobotics

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PMCPMC11852633

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