presence of volitionally activated EMG signal from the paretic biceps brachii of at least 5 ųV in amplitude
stroke experienced \> 1 month prior to study enrollment;
a score \> 24 on the Folstein Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE)
age \> 35 \< 85
have experienced one stroke
discharged from all forms of physical rehabilitation
Myomo brace fits on affected arm properly and without discomfort (i.e., no red marks or discomfort observed in 10 minutes of use during fitting).
You may not be if
\< 35 years old
excessive pain in the affected hand, arm or shoulder, as measured by a score \> 5 on a 10-point visual analog scale
excessive spasticity at the affected elbow, as defined as a score of \> 4 on the Modified Ashworth Spasticity Scale
currently participating in any experimental rehabilitation or drug studies
apraxia (\< 2.5 on the Alexander scale)
severe sensory loss in affected hand (Nottingham sensory scale at least 75% of normal)
severe language deficits (score \< 2 on NIH Stroke Scale question 9)
Stroke that occurred in the brainstem
A current medical history of uncontrolled cardiovascular, or pulmonary disease, or other disease that would preclude involvement in a therapeutic treatment
History of neurological disorder other than stroke (other neurological disorders may affect the upper extremity motor performance of subjects.)
Other significant pain or skin irritation in the upper extremity that would be exacerbated if by the use of the brace
Substantial contracture of elbow, defined as \> 20 degrees of elbow flexion, as measured at the baseline evaluation.
