PostureCheck: A Vision-based Compensatory-posture-detection Tool for Robot-assisted Upper-limb Therapy

Inclusion Criteria: * Have had a history of ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) within middle cerebral artery (MCA) or anterior cerebral artery (ACA) territory * CVA occurred between six months and six years ago * Moderate to severe UE impairment, FMA-UE score between 15 and 45 * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>23 and being able to safely follow three-step commands Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced musculoskeletal pathology or recent fractures in the impaired UE * Previous diagnosis of neurological diseases other than stroke * Severe limitation of passive range of motion or spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale for spasticity at \<3 for UE muscles) * Hemorrhagic CVA or involvement of the posterior cerebral artery * Aphasia sufficient to limit ability to express needs or discomfort verbally or non-verbally * Impaired visual acuity (Severe visual impairments as assessed by the NIH Stroke Scale Visual Field subscale. (score \>0)) * Severe hemispatial neglect as assessed by the Line Bisection Test (score \>2) * Severely impaired trunk control (\<4) * Individuals who present with the following on the intended limb: * Open wounds * Fragile skin * Under contact precautions due to an active infection * Participation in another therapy focused on recovery of the impaired arm * Subjects with cardiac pacemakers, electronic pumps or any other implanted medical devices, that are not US-certified * Any Condition that would prevent safe use of the Burt system; such as proprio…