Neuromechanical adaptations during a robotic powered exoskeleton assisted walking session.

Journal: The journal of spinal cord medicine
Published Date: Apr 20, 2017

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate gait parameters and neuromuscular profiles of exoskeleton-assisted walking under Max Assist condition during a single-session for; (i) able bodied (AB) individuals walking assisted with (EXO) and without (non-EXO) a powered exoskeleton, (ii) non-ambulatory SCI individuals walking assisted with a powered exoskeleton.

Authors

  • Arvind Ramanujam
    a Kessler Foundation , Human Performance and Engineering Research , West Orange , New Jersey , USA.
  • Christopher M Cirnigliaro
    b Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research & Development Service , National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center , Bronx , New York , USA.
  • Erica Garbarini
    a Kessler Foundation , Human Performance and Engineering Research , West Orange , New Jersey , USA.
  • Pierre Asselin
    b Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research & Development Service , National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center , Bronx , New York , USA.
  • Rakesh Pilkar
    a Kessler Foundation , Human Performance and Engineering Research , West Orange , New Jersey , USA.
  • Gail F Forrest
    a Kessler Foundation , Human Performance and Engineering Research , West Orange , New Jersey , USA.

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