Robotics for Lower Limb Rehabilitation

Alberto Esquenazi; Mukul Talaty

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2018.12.012

Robotics for Lower Limb Rehabilitation

Alberto Esquenazi, Mukul Talaty

Penn State Abington

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Abstract

Improving walking function is a desirable outcome in rehabilitation and of high importance for social and vocational reintegration for persons with neurologic-related gait impairment. Robots for lower limb gait rehabilitation are designed principally to help automate repetitive labor-intensive training during neurorehabilitation. These include tethered exoskeletons, end-effector devices, untethered exoskeletons, and patient-guided suspension systems. This article reviews the first 3 categories and briefly mentions the fourth. Research is needed to further define the therapeutic applications of these devices. Additional technical improvements are expected regarding device size, controls, and battery life for untethered devices.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	385-397
Number of pages	13
Journal	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2018.12.012
State	Published - May 2019

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Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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