UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTION

This study tests a new way to help people who have trouble moving their fingers after a recent stroke. It uses artificial intelligence to create a personalized, low-level electrical stimulation to the brain, based on each person's MRI scan. About 116 adults with finger paralysis …

This study tests two types of spiral arm straps (TheraTogs and TogRite) to see if they help children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy use their affected arm and hand more effectively. Twenty-seven children aged 4 to 15 will be split into three groups: one gets standard reha…

This study looks at how well people who have had a stroke can imagine movements (motor imagery) and how that relates to their neglect, arm function, daily activities, and quality of life. Researchers will assess 50 stroke survivors using tests for motor skills, neglect, and image…

This study looks at whether Kinesio Taping can immediately improve hand and arm performance in healthy adults. 36 participants will be randomly assigned to get real Kinesio Tape, a fake (sham) tape, or no tape at all. They will then do tests like grip strength and typing to see i…

This study looks at how well string instrument players use their arms and hands, and whether things like shoulder position sense, posture, joint looseness, and performance anxiety play a role. Researchers will compare 34 musicians with 34 non-musicians using tests of strength, ba…