Robotic-assisted locomotor training enhances ankle performance in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.

Journal: Journal of rehabilitation medicine
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Ankle joint control plays an important role in independent walking. This study investigated the effects of robotic-assisted locomotor training on impaired ankle joint control in individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.

Authors

  • Vennila Krishnan
    Physical Therapy, California State University at Long Beach, , USA.
  • Matthew Kindig
  • Mehdi Mirbagheri