Neural mechanisms underlying the improvement of gait disturbances in stroke patients through robot-assisted gait training based on QEEG and fNIRS: a randomized controlled study [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and RehabilitationBackground Robot-assisted gait training is more effective in improving lower limb function and walking ability in stroke patients compared to conventional rehabilitation, but the neural mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to explore the effects of
Xiang Li +8 more
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End-Effector Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Quadruple Amputees: Two Case Reports [PDF]
Annals of Rehabilitation MedicineQuadruple amputation, defined as the loss of all four limbs, is an exceptionally rare condition. Conventional gait training is particularly challenging in this population because the absence of upper limbs limits the ability to grasp assistive devices ...
Yeorin Kim +6 more
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Robot-assisted gait training: more randomized controlled trials are needed! Or maybe not? [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022 I was encouraged by the recent article by Kuo et al. entitled “Prediction of robotic neurorehabilitation functional ambulatory outcome in patients with neurological disorders” to write an opinion piece on the possible further development of stationary ...
Rob Labruyère
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Effect of robot-assisted gait training on improving cardiopulmonary function in stroke patients: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and RehabilitationObjective Understanding the characteristics related to cardiorespiratory fitness after stroke can provide reference values for patients in clinical rehabilitation exercise.
Xiao Chen +7 more
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Efficacy of combined non-invasive brain stimulation and robot-assisted gait training on lower extremity recovery post-stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyBackgroundLower extremity dysfunction post-stroke significantly impedes patient independence and quality of life. Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) and robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) have individually shown promising outcomes in gait recovery ...
Jiaoyun Wang +4 more
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Simultaneous high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation and robot-assisted gait training in stroke patients [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study investigates whether simultaneous high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) enhances the effects of robot-assisted gait training in stroke patients.
Eunmi Kim +3 more
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Gait analysis system for assessing abnormal patterns in individuals with hemiparetic stroke during robot-assisted gait training: a criterion-related validity study in healthy adults [PDF]
Frontiers in NeuroroboticsIntroductionGait robots have the potential to analyze gait characteristics during gait training using mounted sensors in addition to robotic assistance of the individual’s movements.
Issei Nakashima +6 more
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Clinical Feasibility of Applying Immersive Virtual Reality during Robot-Assisted Gait Training for Individuals with Neurological Diseases: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Brain SciencesBackground: Immersive virtual reality has the potential to motivate and challenge patients who need and want to relearn movements in the process of neurorehabilitation.
Daniele Munari +5 more
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Therapeutic effects of powered exoskeletal robot-assisted gait training in inpatients in the early stage after stroke: a pilot case-controlled study [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and RehabilitationBackground Robot-assisted rehabilitation is considered beneficial for functional recovery in patients with stroke, but the therapeutic effect remains inconclusive. The present study investigated the therapeutic effects of gait training assisted by a user-
Jian-Jia Huang +5 more
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Feasibility and Usability of a Robot-Assisted Complex Upper and Lower Limb Rehabilitation System in Patients with Stroke: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023 Objective To evaluate the feasibility and usability of cost-effective complex upper and lower limb robot-assisted gait training in patients with stroke using the GTR-A, a foot-plate based end-effector type robotic device.
Kyoung Tae Kim +3 more
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