Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Hospital uses robots as new tool in kids' therapy
Sep. 7, 2010



INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana children's hospital is using robots to help youngsters with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders improve the use of their arms and legs.

Riley Hospital for Children's new interactive Robotic Rehabilitation Center uses two robots to help therapists measure a child's strengths and weaknesses to better tailor therapy.
Center officials say robotic therapy, often used in adult stroke patients, can help children with cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injuries.

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