Robot-assisted Training of the Upper Limb in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: an Randomized Controlled Trial
Robot-assisted Training of the Upper Limb in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: an Randomized Controlled Trial
With this randomised intervention study, the investigators want to investigate the training
 effect of an 8 week training regime, using a robot-assisted training system in persons with
 MS. Besides conventional therapy, study participants in the experimental group will train 3
 times per week during 30 minutes, using the haptic master. Research questions focus on the
 effects of additional robot assisted training on range of motion, movement quality and
 clinical tests for the upper limb in persons with MS. Evaluation by means of questionnaires
 and clinical outcome measures occured at baseline, after 4 weeks, after 8 weeks and at 16
 weeks of follow-
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (McDonald criteria), upper limb dysfunction due to
 muscle weakness (Motricity Index <80), age > 18 years

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  MS relapse or glucocorticosteroid treatment in the last month before the start of the
 study, upper limb paralysis (Motricity Index < 18), other sever limitations,
 influencing participation (cognitive, visual)