Evidence that robot-assisted gait training modulates neuroplasticity after stroke: An fMRI pilot study based on graph theory analysis.

Journal: Brain research
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate alterations of whole-brain network after stroke and therapeutic mechanisms of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT).

Authors

  • Zhiqing Tang
    School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China.
  • Yaxian Zhao
    Department of Cardiac Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
  • Xinting Sun
    School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China.
  • Ying Liu
    The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
  • Wenlong Su
    School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China; University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Shandong Province, China.
  • Tianhao Liu
    School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China.
  • Xiaonian Zhang
    School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing, China.
  • Hao Zhang
    College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.