Research Article

Kinematic Parameters for Tracking Patient Progress during Upper Limb Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation: An Observational Study on Subacute Stroke Subjects

Table 1

Correspondence between the target position and the joint movements.

Target labelTarget coordinates (m)Elbow movementShoulder movement

A(0.00, 0.14)ExtensionInternal rotation and flexion
B(0.14, 0.00)FlexionAbduction
C(0.00, -0.14)FlexionExternal rotation and extension
D(-0.14, 0.00)ExtensionAdduction

Target coordinates are expressed as (, ), taking into account the reference system shown in Figure 2.