Gait training in subacute non-ambulatory stroke patients using a full weight-bearing gait-assistance robot: A prospective, randomized, open, blinded-endpoint trial.

Journal: Journal of the neurological sciences
Published Date: May 1, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study was a prospective, randomized, open, blinded-endpoint trial with the aim of examining whether gait training with a gait-assistance robot (GAR) improves gait disturbances in subacute non-ambulatory hemiplegic stroke patients more than overground conventional gait training. The GAR adopts a robot arm control system with full weight bearing and foot pressure visual biofeedback.

Authors

  • Mitsuhiro Ochi
    University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, 8078555 Kitakyushu, Japan. Electronic address: wochi@med.uoeh-u.ac.jp.
  • Futoshi Wada
    University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Satoru Saeki
    University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kenji Hachisuka
    Moji Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan.

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