The Contribution of Kinematics in the Assessment of Upper Limb Motor Recovery Early After Stroke

Abstract

Kinematic analysis of reach-to-grasp movements is relevant to assess upper limb recovery early poststroke, and is linked to the FMA. Kinematics could provide more accurate real-time indicators of patients' recovery as compared with the sole use of clinical scores, although it remains challenging to establish the universality of the reaching model in relation to motor recovery after stroke.