Robot-guided ankle sensorimotor rehabilitation of patients with multiple sclerosis.

Journal: Multiple sclerosis and related disorders
Published Date: Dec 12, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often develop symptoms including muscle weakness, spasticity, imbalance, and sensory loss in the lower limbs, especially at the ankle, which result in impaired balance and locomotion and increased risk of falls. Rehabilitation strategies that improve ankle function may improve mobility and safety of ambulation in patients with MS. This pilot study investigated effectiveness of a robot-guided ankle passive-active movement training in reducing motor and sensory impairments and improving balance and gait functions.

Authors

  • Yunju Lee
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.
  • Kai Chen
    Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
  • Yupeng Ren
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Jongsang Son
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.
  • Bruce A Cohen
    Northwestern University, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.
  • James A Sliwa
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611, United States; Northwestern University, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, United States.
  • Li-Qun Zhang
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. Electronic address: l-zhang@northwestern.edu.

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