Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke is a foremost cause of disability [1, 2] and a common global health problem. One-third of people have a fatal outcome following stroke [1]. A third make a full recovery or suffer only minor complications; others are left with a permanent disability [1, 2] that limits activities of daily living and reduces social participation. The most common impairment caused by stroke is motor impairment, which is a loss or limitation of function in muscle control and mobility. Much of the emphasis of stroke rehabilitation is on the recovery of impaired movement and associated functions.
Research has revealed that, for stroke survivors, the most important goals have to do with independence, social inclusion and activity [3-5]. Ideally, assistive