PedBotLab: A Novel Video Game-Based Robotic Ankle Platform Created for Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Neurological Impairments.

Journal: Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics
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Abstract

AIMS: Assess the potential benefits of using PedBotLab, a clinic based robotic ankle platform with integrated video game software, to improve ankle active and passive range of motion, strength, selective motor control, gait efficiency, and balance.

Authors

  • Justine Belschner
  • Catherine Coley
  • Staci Kovelman
  • Tyler Salvador
  • Reza Monfaredi
    Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National Medical Center , Washington, DC , USA.
  • Manon Schladen
  • Hadi Fooladi Talari
    Sheikh Zayed Research Institute, Washington DC, USA.
  • Eduardo A Trujillo Rivera
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.
  • Kevin Cleary
  • Sarah Helen Evans