Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Irene Aprile, Carmela Conte, Arianna Cruciani, Cristiano Pecchioli, Letizia Castelli, Sabina Insalaco, Marco Germanotta, Chiara Iacovelli
Summary: The use of robotic technology in the rehabilitation of stroke patients has shown positive results. Comprehensive training of gait and trunk using robotic rehabilitation therapy can improve balance ability and lower limb muscle strength in subacute stroke patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chuan Changcheng, Yi-Rong Li, Chun-Ta Chen
Summary: This paper presents an assistive mobility control system for a robotic hip-knee exoskeleton designed for gait training. The system utilizes model-free linear extended state observers to handle individual lower limb parameters and unknown torques. Experimental evaluations were conducted to assess the performance of the proposed methods. Additionally, a preliminary study on the system's extended application for relieving freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease patients was also investigated.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Pengcheng Li, Yoji Yamada, Kazunori Yamada, Mayu Yokoya
Summary: Strength training can improve lower limb muscles, but not necessarily walking ability. This study investigates the effects of gait phase-dependent control strategy on muscular activation and verifies its training effects on plantar flexors. The results show that gait phase-dependent control can effectively train the plantar flexors. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of gait phase-dependent control on walking ability in elderly individuals.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gwang-Min Park, Su-Hyun Cho, Jun-Taek Hong, Dae-Hyun Kim, Ji-Cheol Shin
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the effectiveness and safety of wearable devices for overground robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) in 28 patients with neurologic deficits. The results showed that RAGT significantly improved muscle strength, balance, and gait function, and it was safe for patients with neurologic injuries.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Mariana Volpini, Mariana Aquino, Ana Carolina Holanda, Elizabeth Emygdio, Janaine Polese
Summary: The systematic review showed that RAGT can significantly improve walking distance and have clinical effects on gait speed and functionality for children with CP, with effects maintained in both short and long term.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sanaz Pournajaf, Rocco Salvatore Calabro, Antonino Naro, Michela Goffredo, Irene Aprile, Federica Tamburella, Serena Filoni, Andreas Waldner, Stefano Mazzoleni, Antonella Focacci, Francesco Ferraro, Donatella Bonaiuti, Marco Franceschini
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of stationary robot-assisted gait rehabilitation in comparison to conventional overground gait training for subacute stroke survivors. The results showed that robot-assisted training improved walking ability better than conventional training, with significant improvements in walking speed observed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
San-Ha Kim, Jae-Young Han, Min-Keun Song, In-Sung Choi, Hyeng-Kyu Park
Summary: Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by balance problems, and robotic exoskeleton gait training has been shown to improve balance, gait, and cardiopulmonary function in SCA patients.
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Neurosciences
Sattam M. M. Almutairi, Moodhi M. M. Alfouzan, Taghreed S. S. Almutairi, Hatem A. A. Alkaabi, Misoon T. T. AlMulaifi, Marzouq K. K. Almutairi, Faisal K. K. Alhuthaifi, Chad Swank
Summary: This study evaluated the safety and feasibility of using LBPP as a rehabilitation intervention for individuals with chronic stroke. The results showed that LBPP can be safely and effectively used for rehabilitation training in individuals with chronic stroke.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mukul Talaty, Alberto Esquenazi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of early and intense supplemental gait training during inpatient stroke rehabilitation and compare the functional outcomes between different training methods. The results showed that supplemental therapy could be implemented without interrupting schedules and participants achieved meaningful functional improvement in a relatively short time.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Oluwole O. Awosika, Dorothy Chan, Bridget A. Rizik, Heidi J. Sucharew, Pierce Boyne, Amit Bhattacharya, Kari Dunning, Brett M. Kissela
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effects of serial BLTT on spatial aspects of backward and forward walking in chronic post-stroke individuals with residual walking impairment. The results show an overall improvement in BLTT and overground walking speeds, bilateral step lengths, and single-support center of pressure distances over six training sessions. Additionally, there were weak positive associations between changes in BLTT speed, BLTT paretic step length, and overground forward walking speed.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cheon Ji Kang, Min Ho Chun, Junekyung Lee, Ji Yeon Lee
Summary: The study investigated the effects of SUBAR-assisted gait training in chronic stroke patients. Results showed improvements in some gait parameters, but no significant differences compared to conventional physiotherapy.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
J. F. Alingh, B. M. Fleerkotte, B. E. Groen, J. S. Rietman, V Weerdesteyn, E. H. F. van Asseldonk, A. C. H. Geurts, J. H. Buurke
Summary: The study compared the effects of AAN(mDOF) robotic and conventional training on the gait pattern and functional gait tasks of post-stroke rehabilitation patients. The findings suggest that AAN(mDOF) robotic training is not superior to conventional training in improving gait pattern, but may be more effective in addressing specific post-stroke gait abnormalities.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
David Perpetuini, Emanuele Francesco Russo, Daniela Cardone, Roberta Palmieri, Chiara Filippini, Michele Tritto, Federica Pellicano, Grazia Pia De Santis, Rocco Salvatore Calabro, Arcangelo Merla, Serena Filoni
Summary: This study evaluates the neurophysiological processes elicited by robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The study demonstrates significant differences in the activation of the prefrontal cortex and sensorimotor cortex during RAGT sessions. Additionally, a machine learning framework is implemented to estimate gross motor function measure (GMFM-88) with high correlation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Diego Fernandez-Vazquez, Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda, Maria Dolores Gor-Garcia-Fogeda, Francisco Molina-Rueda
Summary: Wearable exoskeletons, especially the EKSO GT(R), have shown high levels of satisfaction among patients with multiple sclerosis and physiotherapists. The number of training sessions had a moderate correlation with patient satisfaction, while the physiotherapists' experience in neurology rehabilitation had an excellent correlation with satisfaction in incorporating the device with other training approaches. The effectiveness, safety, and impact on gait were highly rated, but areas for improvement such as comfort and weight were noted from the patients' perspectives.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sagrario Perez-de la Cruz
Summary: This systematic review investigates the benefits of robot-assisted gait training in physiotherapy treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The findings suggest that robotic devices are not superior to other interventions in improving gait speed.