Robot-assisted end-effector-based gait training in chronic stroke patients: A multicentric uncontrolled observational retrospective clinical study.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Until now studies report inconclusive results as regards the effectiveness of exclusive use of robot-assisted training and clinical indications in stroke patients.

Authors

  • Stefano Mazzoleni
    The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy.
  • Antonella Focacci
    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Locale 4 Chiavarese, Sestri Levante, Italy.
  • Marco Franceschini
  • Andreas Waldner
    Villa Melitta Rehabilitation Clinic, Bolzano, Italy.
  • Chiara Spagnuolo
    Istituto di Riabilitazione S.Stefano S.r.l., Porto Potenza Picena, Italy.
  • Elena Battini
    The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy.
  • Donatella Bonaiuti
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy.