The effectiveness of robotic-assisted gait training for paediatric gait disorders: systematic review.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date: Jan 5, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) affords an opportunity to increase walking practice with mechanical assistance from robotic devices, rather than therapists, where the child may not be able to generate a sufficient or correct motion with enough repetitions to promote improvement. However the devices are expensive and clinicians and families need to understand if the approach is worthwhile for their children, and how it may be best delivered.

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  • Sophie Lefmann
    Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia.
  • Remo Russo
    Paediatric Rehabilitation Department, Women's and Children's Health Network, Women's and Children's Hospital Campus, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA, 5006, Australia.
  • Susan Hillier
    Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia. susan.hillier@unisa.edu.au.

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