Experience of network neuro-rehabilitation project implementation in Russia

Abstract

This paper describes an experience of developing a computer system for continuous medical rehabilitation involving patients with post-stroke and spinal cord injury motor disorders. Particular focus is made on the concept of telerehabilitation for this specific group of patients. Telerehabilitation has to be continuous and regular. It is also necessary to provide the possibility of conducting treatment/communication sessions asynchronously. The empirical results of five year implementation of this system in Russia showed high efficiency and revealed some limitations of a distant network rehabilitation program based on electromyographic biofeedback.