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Former guitarist of Sheffield based band The Long Blondes hopes to be able to play again following a stroke, thanks to the help of a robotic glove. In October the band were forced to split as guitarist Dorian Cox suffered from a stroke, causing the right side of his body to be paralysed so he was unable to play the instrument anymore. However, advances in modern technology means this may no longer be the case as it has been reported Cox is undergoing neurological physiotherapy, including training sessions with a mechanical glove.
The apparatus is known as a SaeboFlex and assists patients by supporting their wrists and helping them to grasp and release objects.
"It's a fantastic service, it's helping tremendously and I think it can work wonders me and others – it's almost like a gym for my hand," Cox told the Telegraph.
But does this spell a reform for The Long Blondes? Well with lead singer Kate Jackson already announcing that she has been working on solo material, even if Cox does recover a reform may not be the case. Nevertheless, at least there is an element of some hope for fans in the form of a mechanical hand.
Alexandra Rucki
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