This chapter explores the transformative impact of neurotechnology on stroke rehabilitation, focusing on advancements in neuroplasticity, robotic devices, stimulation, and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Stroke, a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, has driven the development of innovative rehabilitation methods. The chapter examines cutting-edge technologies like exoskeletons, end-effector devices, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation sleeves that offer adaptive, personalized solutions for motor recovery. A key aspect is the integration of invasive and noninvasive BCIs with neural circuits, enhancing control over prosthetics and assistive devices to provide individuals with paralysis greater autonomy. Additionally, the use of robotics and stimulation in rehabilitation shows promise in creating environments that stimulate neuroplasticity, crucial for motor function recovery. The chapter also discusses closed-loop neural prosthetics and functional movement tasks, emphasizing their role in promoting neuroplasticity and functional restoration poststroke. These innovations highlight the brain’s capacity for adaptation, underscoring neurotechnology’s potential to harness residual neural pathways. In summary, the chapter emphasizes neurotechnology’s pivotal role in revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation by integrating robotics, BCIs, and neuroplasticity, offering new hope for improving outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors.

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Neurotechnology in Stroke Rehabilitation

  • Ujwal Chaudhary

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This chapter explores the transformative impact of neurotechnology on stroke rehabilitation, focusing on advancements in neuroplasticity, robotic devices, stimulation, and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Stroke, a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, has driven the development of innovative rehabilitation methods. The chapter examines cutting-edge technologies like exoskeletons, end-effector devices, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation sleeves that offer adaptive, personalized solutions for motor recovery. A key aspect is the integration of invasive and noninvasive BCIs with neural circuits, enhancing control over prosthetics and assistive devices to provide individuals with paralysis greater autonomy. Additionally, the use of robotics and stimulation in rehabilitation shows promise in creating environments that stimulate neuroplasticity, crucial for motor function recovery. The chapter also discusses closed-loop neural prosthetics and functional movement tasks, emphasizing their role in promoting neuroplasticity and functional restoration poststroke. These innovations highlight the brain’s capacity for adaptation, underscoring neurotechnology’s potential to harness residual neural pathways. In summary, the chapter emphasizes neurotechnology’s pivotal role in revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation by integrating robotics, BCIs, and neuroplasticity, offering new hope for improving outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors.