Training with a balance exercise assist robot is more effective than conventional training for frail older adults.

Journal: Geriatrics & gerontology international
Published Date: Nov 1, 2017

Abstract

AIM: To examine the efficacy of postural strategy training using a balance exercise assist robot (BEAR) as compared with conventional balance training for frail older adults.

Authors

  • Kenichi Ozaki
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Center for Geriatrics Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan.
  • Izumi Kondo
  • Satoshi Hirano
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Hitoshi Kagaya
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Eiichi Saitoh
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Aiko Osawa
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Center for Geriatrics Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan.
  • Yoichi Fujinori
    Partner Robot Division, Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota, Aichi, Japan.

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