A wearable ankle-assisted robot for improving gait function and pattern in stroke patients.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hemiplegic gait after a stroke can result in a decreased gait speed and asymmetrical gait pattern. Normal gait patterns and speed are typically the ultimate goals of gait function in stroke rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of the Gait Enhancing and Motivating System-Ankle (GEMS-A) on gait function and pattern in stroke patients with hemiplegia.

Authors

  • Su-Hyun Lee
    Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Irwon-ro 81, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
  • Jinuk Kim
    Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
  • Hwang-Jae Lee
  • Yun-Hee Kim