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Kansas City ASTRA Program

Current Research Projects

Below is a list of current research projects conducted through the KC ASTRA Program. Click on the study title to find more information.

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Are 2 senses better than one? : investigates brain regions that are related to everyday skilled activities.

Blood Flow in the Legs: investigates whether there is hardening of the arteries in the weaker leg of individuals with chronic stroke.

Brain and motor recovery in stroke: studies how the brain recovers during a training program aimed at improving arm function.

Robot-Aided Training for Stroke Rehabilitation: uses mechanical devices for functional recovery of the affected arm in chronic stroke patients.

Acupuncture in Stroke Rehabilitation: examines the effect of acupuncture in reducing muscle tightness.

Maximal effort of not?: determines the optimal level of effort for hand/arm movement training after stroke.