Sérgio Campos Monteiro Gomes

Mr. Sérgio Campos Monteiro Gomes


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 December 2025 in Biomimetics
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DBDevelyn I. S. Bastos
Develyn I. S. Bastos
SGSérgio Campos Monteiro Gomes
Sérgio Campos Monteiro Gomes
EDEduardo Dias
Eduardo Dias
PUPedro Henrique Ulhoa
Pedro Henrique Ulhoa
RGRaphaele C. J. S. Gomes
Raphaele C. J. S. Gomes
RARafhael Milanezi de Andrade
Rafhael Milanezi de Andrade
Stroke is a leading cause of disability, often resulting in motor, cognitive, and language deficits, with significant impact on upper-limb function. Robotic therapy (RT) has emerged as an effective strategy, providing intensive, repetitive, and adaptable practice to optimize functional recovery. This pilot study aimed to describe and evaluate the effects of robotic rehabilitation as a complement to conventional therapy, using a biomimetic activities-of-daily-living (ADL)-based protocol, on upper-limb function in post-stroke patients. Three participants (aged 30–80 years) undergoing occupational and/or physiotherapy received individualized robotic training with a lightweight cable-driven upper-limb exoskeleton, m-FLEX™, twice a week for ten weeks (30 min per session). Movements were designed to mimic natural upper-limb actions, including elbow flexion-extension, forearm pronation-supination, tripod pinch, and functional tasks such as grasping a cup. Assessments included the Fugl-Meyer (FM) scale, the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and device satisfaction, performed at baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention. Descriptive analysis of the tabulated data revealed improvements in range of motion and functional outcomes. These findings suggest that biomimetic protocol of robotic rehabilitation, when combined with conventional therapy, can enhance motor and functional recovery in post-stroke patients.