December 2005
A Helping Arm
Robots are on the brink of revolutionizing physical therapy, where they assist, guide -- and never tire out.
By Kevin Bullis
Each year, two million Americans suffer brain injuries or strokes that can impair their ability to move their limbs. Traditional physical therapy can help patients compensate for the damage, but many patients tend to reach a plateau in performance after several weeks.
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