Effect of gait rehabilitation with a footpad-type locomotion interface on gait ability in subacute stroke patients.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gait rehabilitation using a footpad-type locomotion interface has been reported as effective in improving gait ability in chronic stroke patients. However, the effect on subacute stroke patients is unknown.

Authors

  • Naoki Tanaka
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tokyo Professional University of Health Sciences, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Kazuaki Ebihara
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachinaka General Hospital, Hitachinaka, Japan.
  • Yasuhiko Ebata
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachinaka General Hospital, Hitachinaka, Japan.
  • Hiroaki Yano
    Division of Intelligent Interaction Technologies Faculty of Engineering, Information and Systems University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.