Gait-assisted exoskeletons for children with cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are common causes of motor disability in childhood. Gait exoskeletons are currently being used as part of rehabilitation for children with walking difficulties.

Authors

  • Carlos Cumplido
    Centro de Automática y Robótica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC-UPM), Madrid, Spain.
  • Elena Delgado
    Centro de Automática y Robótica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC-UPM), Madrid, Spain.
  • Jaime Ramos
    Centro de Automática y Robótica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC-UPM), Madrid, Spain.
  • Gonzalo Puyuelo
    Marsi Bionics S.L, Madrid, Spain.
  • Elena Garces
    Marsi Bionics S.L, Madrid, Spain.
  • Marie André Destarac
    Marsi Bionics S.L., Madrid, Spain.
  • Alberto Plaza
    Marsi Bionics S.L, Madrid, Spain.
  • Mar Hernandez
    Centro de Automática y Robótica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC-UPM), Madrid, Spain.
  • Alba Gutiérrez
    Centro de Automática y Robótica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC-UPM), Madrid, Spain.
  • Elena Garcia
    1 Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR, UPM-CSIC) , Madrid, Spain .