Effects of dose and duration of Robot-Assisted Gait Training on walking ability of children affected by cerebral palsy.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robot-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) is a widespread approach for locomotion rehabilitation but information about intervention frequency and duration is still lacking.

Authors

  • Elisabetta Peri
    Neuroengineering and Medical Robotic Laboratory, Electronics, Information and Bioengineering Department, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
  • Anna Carla Turconi
    Scientific Institute, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy.
  • Emilia Biffi
    Scientific Institute, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy.
  • Cristina Maghini
    Scientific Institute, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy.
  • Daniele Panzeri
    Scientific Institute, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy.
  • Roberta Morganti
    Scientific Institute, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy.
  • Alessandra Pedrocchi
  • Chiara Gagliardi
    Scientific Institute, IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy.