Effects of robot-assisted gait training using the Welwalk on gait independence for individuals with hemiparetic stroke: an assessor-blinded, multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
PMID: 38745235

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gait disorder remains a major challenge for individuals with stroke, affecting their quality of life and increasing the risk of secondary complications. Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) has emerged as a promising approach for improving gait independence in individuals with stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of RAGT in individuals with subacute hemiparetic stroke using a one-leg assisted gait robot called Welwalk WW-1000.

Authors

  • Satoshi Hirano
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Eiichi Saitoh
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Daisuke Imoto
    Department of Basic Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Takuma Ii
    Faculty of Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan.
  • Tetsuya Tsunoda
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Yohei Otaka
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.

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