Fore-aft resistance applied at the center of mass using a novel robotic interface proportionately increases propulsive force generation in healthy nonimpaired individuals walking at a constant speed.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
PMID: 31492156

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Past studies have utilized external interfaces like resistive bands and motor-generated pulling systems to increase limb propulsion during walking on a motorized treadmill. However, assessing changes in limb propulsion against increasing resistance demands during self-controlled walking has not been undertaken.

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  • Avantika Naidu
    Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Departments of Physical & Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1716 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA. anaidu1@mgh.harvard.edu.
  • Sarah A Graham
    University of California San Diego, School of Health Sciences, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0012, USA.
  • David A Brown
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.

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