A novel device for studying weight supported, quadrupedal overground locomotion in spinal cord injured rats.

Journal: Journal of neuroscience methods
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Providing weight support facilitates locomotion in spinal cord injured animals. To control weight support, robotic systems have been developed for treadmill stepping and more recently for overground walking.

Authors

  • Marvin Hamlin
    School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, California State University, 5151 State University Dr, LA, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.
  • Terence Traughber
    School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, California State University, 5151 State University Dr, LA, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.
  • David J Reinkensmeyer
    Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, California; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, California; and Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of California, Irvine, California.
  • Ray D de Leon
    School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science, California State University, 5151 State University Dr, LA, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA. Electronic address: rdeleon@calstatela.edu.