Neurons obtain oxygen and nutrients from regular blood circulation. A stroke occurs when the normal blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a clot (ischemic stroke) or due to excessive bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) . Although stroke is a cerebrovascular disease, it can sometimes cause long-term physical disabilities like hemiplegia or hemiparesis. Stroke survivors may have problems doing the simplest of daily motor activities like speaking, walking, dressing, eating, and using the restroom.
Thousands of stroke survivors require post-stroke rehabilitation every year to overcome disabilities. The USFDA has authorized the marketing of a new stroke rehabilitation device to facilitate muscle re-education and to increase the range of motion in patients above 18 years. The system is a Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) device that assists in rehabilitating stroke…
