Use of Lower-Limb Robotics to Enhance Practice and Participation in Individuals With Neurological Conditions.

Journal: Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To review lower-limb technology currently available for people with neurological disorders, such as spinal cord injury, stroke, or other conditions. We focus on 3 emerging technologies: treadmill-based training devices, exoskeletons, and other wearable robots.

Authors

  • Arun Jayaraman
    Max Nader Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL 60611 USA.
  • Sheila Burt
  • William Zev Rymer
    Director, Research Planning, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. w-rymer@northwestern.edu.