Feasibility of robot-based perturbed-balance training during treadmill walking in a high-functioning chronic stroke subject: a case-control study.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: For stroke survivors, balance deficits that persist after the completion of the rehabilitation process lead to a significant risk of falls. We have recently developed a balance-assessment robot (BAR-TM) that enables assessment of balancing abilities during walking. The purpose of this study was to test feasibility of using the BAR-TM in an experimental perturbed-balance training program with a selected high-functioning stroke survivor.

Authors

  • Zlatko Matjačić
    University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia, Linhartova 51, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  • Matjaž Zadravec
    University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia, Linhartova 51, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  • Andrej Olenšek
    University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia, Linhartova 51, Ljubljana, Slovenia. andrej.olensek@mail.ir-rs.si.