| Literature DB >> 16568153 |
Daniel P Ferris, Gregory S Sawicki, Antoinette Domingo.
Abstract
Bodyweight supported treadmill training has become a prominent gait rehabilitation method in leading rehabilitation centers. This type of locomotor training has many functional benefits but the labor costs are considerable. To reduce therapist effort, several groups have developed large robotic devices for assisting treadmill stepping. A complementary approach that has not been adequately explored is to use powered lower limb orthoses for locomotor training. Recent advances in robotic technology have made lightweight powered orthoses feasible and practical. An advantage to using powered orthoses as rehabilitation aids is they allow practice starting, turning, stopping, and avoiding obstacles during overground walking.Year: 2005 PMID: 16568153 PMCID: PMC1414628 DOI: 10.1310/6gl4-um7x-519h-9jyd
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil ISSN: 1082-0744