Feasibility and Safety of a Powered Exoskeleton for Balance Training for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis: A Single-Group Preliminary Study (Rapper III).

Journal: Journal of rehabilitation medicine
Published Date: Dec 9, 2022

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility, usability, safety, and potential health benefits of using an exoskeleton device for rehabilitation of people living with multiple sclerosis.

Authors

  • Mohamed Sakel
    Consultant Physician in Neuro-rehabilitation Medicine, Director of East Kent Neuro-rehabilitation Service, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust, Canterbury, Kent.
  • Karen Saunders
    School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent, Canterbury. kss31@kent.ac.uk.
  • Philip Hodgson
    Physiotherapy Department, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Durham.
  • David Stephensen
    Physiotherapy Department, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust, Canterbury, UK.
  • Chetan P Phadke
    West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Paul A Bassett
    Statsconsultancy Ltd, Buckinghamshire, UK.
  • David Wilkinson
    School of Psychology, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK.

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