New device hopes to restore hand movement in stroke survivors

This study tested whether adding augmented cues—like visual and auditory feedback from a sensor-based glove—to standard physical therapy could improve hand function in people recovering from a stroke. Fifty patients with subacute ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to receive either conventional therapy alone or conventional therapy plus the augmented cue training. Hand dexterity, grip strength, and pain sensitivity were measured before and after eight weeks of treatment.