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Table 3 Glossary of terms for modes of rehabilitation

From: Soft robotic devices for hand rehabilitation and assistance: a narrative review

Mode

Description

Active Resistance (AR)

Patient attempts to exercise hand against a resistive force from the device

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)

Patient is subjected to repetitive motion by the device

Task Specific Training (TST)

Patient is given a specific action to complete (ie grabbing a ball) while the device provides assistance

Virtual Reality (VR)

Patient is placed in a virtual reality while the device assists in various activities