Treadmill-Based Locomotor Training With Robotic Pelvic Assist and Visual Feedback: A Feasibility Study.

Journal: Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPT
PMID: 32516301

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Gait asymmetries are common after stroke, and often persist despite conventional rehabilitation. Robots provide training at a greater practice frequency than conventional approaches. However, prior studies of have found the transfer of learned skills outside of the device to be inadequate. The tethered pelvic assist device (TPAD) promotes weight shifting, yet allows users to independently navigate spatiotemporal aspects of gait. The purpose of this study was to evaluate feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 5-day intervention combining TPAD training with visual feedback and task-specific overground training to promote improved force and stance symmetry in individuals after stroke.

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  • Lauri Bishop
    From the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center (LB, HK); and Teachers College, Columbia University (LB, AMG), New York, New York.
  • Isirame Omofuma
  • Joel Stein
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY; Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY.
  • Sunil Agrawal
  • Lori Quinn

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