Exoskeleton assistance symmetry matters: unilateral assistance reduces metabolic cost, but relatively less than bilateral assistance.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date: Aug 9, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Many gait impairments are characterized by asymmetry and result in reduced mobility. Exoskeletons could be useful for restoring gait symmetry by assisting only one leg. However, we still have limited understanding of the effects of unilateral exoskeleton assistance. Our aim was to compare the effects of unilateral and bilateral assistance using a within-subject study design.

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  • Philippe Malcolm
    Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. philippe.malcolm@ugent.be.
  • Samuel Galle
    Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, B 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
  • Pieter Van den Berghe
    Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium.
  • Dirk De Clercq
    Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, B 9000 Ghent, Belgium.

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