A systematic review of the determinants of implementation of a locomotor training program using a powered exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury

C Charette, J Déry, AK Blanchette… - Clinical …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Wearable powered exoskeletons represent a promising rehabilitation tool for
locomotor training in various populations, including in individuals with a spinal cord injury …

Gait robot-assisted rehabilitation in persons with spinal cord injury: A scoping review

G Stampacchia, V Gazzotti, M Olivieri… - …, 2022 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Many robots are available for gait rehabilitation (BWSTRT and ORET) and
their application in persons with SCI allowed an improvement of walking function …

[HTML][HTML] Exoskeleton-based training improves walking independence in incomplete spinal cord injury patients: results from a randomized controlled trial

Á Gil-Agudo, Á Megía-García, JL Pons… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2023 - Springer
Background In recent years, ambulatory lower limb exoskeletons are being gradually
introduced into the clinical practice to complement walking rehabilitation programs …

Restoration of complex movement in the paralyzed upper limb

BA Hasse, DEG Sheets, NL Holly… - Journal of neural …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Objective. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) involves artificial activation of skeletal
muscles to reinstate motor function in paralyzed individuals. While FES applied to the upper …

[HTML][HTML] Functional recovery priorities and community rehabilitation service preferences of spinal cord injury individuals and caregivers of Chinese ethnicity and …

CY Lam, PA Koljonen, CCH Yip, IYW Su, Y Hu… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes significant and permanent disability affecting
motor, sensory and autonomic functions. We conducted a survey on the priorities of …

[HTML][HTML] Comparing walking with knee-ankle-foot orthoses and a knee-powered exoskeleton after spinal cord injury: a randomized, crossover clinical trial

A Rodríguez-Fernández, J Lobo-Prat, R Tarragó… - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Recovering the ability to stand and walk independently can have numerous health benefits
for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Wearable exoskeletons are being considered as a …

Quantifying patient experiences with therapeutic neurorehabilitation technologies: a scoping review

CM Nguyen, J Uy, I Serrada… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Neurorehabilitation technologies are a novel approach to providing rehabilitation
for patients with neurological conditions. There is a need to explore patient experiences …

Impact of social influence on construction workers' intention-to-use exoskeletons

N Gonsalves, A Afolabi, AA Akanmu - Smart and Sustainable Built …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose Low back disorder is one of the most prevalent and costly injuries in the
construction industry. Back-support exoskeletons are increasingly perceived as promising …

A Parallel Compliant Leg for energy efficient walking of exoskeleton–walker systems

L Zhang, G Song, C Yang, C Zou, H Cheng, R Huang… - Mechatronics, 2024 - Elsevier
Lower limb exoskeletons have garnered significant attention for their effectiveness in gait
training for paraplegic patients. For patients with insufficient trunk or upper limb strength to …

Applying elastic resistance bands for gait training: A simulation-based study to determine how band configuration affects gait biomechanics and muscle activation

SA Foley, EP Washabaugh - Gait & Posture, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Wearable robotic exoskeletons and leg braces are desirable for gait
rehabilitation because they can apply loads directly to an affected joint. Yet, they are not …