Robot-assisted gait training improves motor performances and modifies Motor Unit firing in poststroke patients.

Journal: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotics and related technologies are realizing their promise to improve the delivery of rehabilitation therapy but the mechanism by which they enhance recovery is still unknown. The electromechanical-driven gait orthosis Lokomat has demonstrated its utility for gait rehabilitation after stroke.

Authors

  • C Chisari
    Neurorehabilitation Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
  • F Bertolucci
    Neurorehabilitation Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
  • V Monaco
  • M Venturi
  • C Simonella
  • S Micera
  • B Rossi
    Neurorehabilitation Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.