Effects of Robotic Exoskeleton-Aided Gait Training in the Strength, Body Balance, and Walking Speed in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Single-Group Preliminary Study.

Journal: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
PMID: 33181115

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess effects of 15 exoskeleton-assisted gait training sessions, reflected by the muscle strength of the lower limbs and by walking speed immediately after the training sessions and at the 6-week follow-up.

Authors

  • Mariusz Drużbicki
    Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów.
  • Agnieszka Guzik
    Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów. Electronic address: agnieszkadepa2@wp.pl.
  • Grzegorz Przysada
    Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów.
  • Lidia Perenc Phd
    Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów.
  • Agnieszka Brzozowska-Magoń
    Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów.
  • Krzysztof Cygoń
    Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów.
  • Grzegorz Boczula
    Faculty of Computer Science and Materials Science, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland.
  • Halina Bartosik-Psujek
    Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów.

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