Brain-Computer Interfaces for Gait Rehabilitation After Stroke: A Scoping Review.
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) represent a promising technology for restoring lower limb motor functions and gait after stroke. The application of BCIs in this field is supported by a limited number of studies. The objective of the review was to systematically and critically evaluate the current e...
| Published in: | American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Vol. 105; no. 6; pp. 555 - 564 |
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| Format: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Jun2026
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