Adaptive neuromotor rehabilitation for patients with multiple sclerosis
The aim of the EU-funded REMAp project is to develop a new approach to neuromotor rehabilitation for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), utilising rehabilitation mechanisms based on human-machine interfaces. The idea is that during the rehabilitation process, the entire nervous system – from the peripheral parts to the brain – undergoes a reorganisation that can be harnessed to design more effective interventions. The project involves using muscular and kinematic synergies to develop a functional assessment tool specific to MS, with the aim of monitoring the disease and the effects of treatment. The data are used to design a human-machine interface and specific exercises to help MS patients achieve their full functional potential. The adaptive nature of the human-machine interface benefits patients with varying degrees of impairment.