Effect of assist-as-needed robotic gait training on the gait pattern post stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date: Feb 5, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Regaining gait capacity is an important rehabilitation goal post stroke. Compared to clinically available robotic gait trainers, robots with an assist-as-needed approach and multiple degrees of freedom (AAN) are expected to support motor learning, and might improve the post-stroke gait pattern. However, their benefits compared to conventional gait training have not yet been shown in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). The aim of this two-center, assessor-blinded, RCT was to compare the effect of AAN robotic to conventional training on the gait pattern and functional gait tasks during post-stroke inpatient rehabilitation.

Authors

  • J F Alingh
    Sint Maartenskliniek Research, PO Box 9011, 6500 GM, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. j.alingh@maartenskliniek.nl.
  • B M Fleerkotte
    Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • B E Groen
    Sint Maartenskliniek Research, PO Box 9011, 6500 GM, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
  • J S Rietman
    Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • V Weerdesteyn
    Sint Maartenskliniek Research, PO Box 9011, 6500 GM, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
  • E H F van Asseldonk
    Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • A C H Geurts
    Sint Maartenskliniek Research, PO Box 9011, 6500 GM, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
  • J H Buurke
    Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands.

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