Physiological responses and perceived exertion during robot-assisted treadmill walking in non-ambulatory stroke survivors.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation
PMID: 31588811

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine physiological responses and perceived exertion during robot-assisted treadmill walking in non-ambulatory stroke survivors; compare these outcomes with aerobic exercise recommendations; and investigate the effect of robotic assistance.

Authors

  • Nina Lefeber
    a Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy , Rehabilitation Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel , Brussels , Belgium.
  • Emma De Keersmaecker
    1 Rehabilitation Research-Neurological Rehabilitation Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Stieven Henderix
    2 Jessa Hospitals, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium.
  • Marc Michielsen
    Jessa Hospital, Rehabilitation Center Sint-Ursula, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium.
  • Federica Tamburella
  • Nevio Luigi Tagliamonte
    Laboratory of Robotic Neurorehabilitation and Laboratory of Spinal Rehabilitation, Fondazione Santa Lucia, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
  • Marco Molinari
  • Bas de Geus
    Human Physiology Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Eric Kerckhofs
    Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Rehabilitation Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Eva Swinnen
    Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Rehabilitation Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.

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