Comparative Effects of Different Assistance Force During Robot-Assisted Gait Training on Locomotor Functions in Patients With Subacute Stroke: An Assessor-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of progressive reducing assistance force versus full assistance force controlled robot-assisted gait training combined with conventional physiotherapy on locomotor functions in patients with subacute stroke.

Authors

  • In Jae Park
  • Ji-Ho Park
    Department of Physical Therapy, Sports Movement Artificial Robotics Technology (SMART) Institute, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
  • Hyun Yong Seong
  • Joshua Sung Hyun You
    Movement Healing Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
  • So Jung Kim
  • Ji Hong Min
  • Hyun Yoon Ko
  • Yong-Il Shin