Comparison of efficacy of Lokomat and wearable exoskeleton-assisted gait training in people with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

L Zhang, F Lin, L Sun, C Chen - Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Objective Lokomat and wearable exoskeleton-assisted walking (EAW) have not been
directly compared previously. To conduct a network meta-analysis of randomized and non …

Combining robot-assisted therapy with virtual reality or using it alone? A systematic review on health-related quality of life in neurological patients

F Zanatta, NZ Farhane-Medina, R Adorni… - Health and Quality of …, 2023 - Springer
Background In the field of neurorehabilitation, robot-assisted therapy (RAT) and virtual
reality (VR) have so far shown promising evidence on multiple motor and functional …

Neurotechnology's prospects for bringing about meaningful reductions in neurological impairment

D Putrino, JW Krakauer - Neurorehabilitation and neural …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Here we report and comment on the magnitudes of post-stroke impairment reduction
currently observed using new neurotechnologies. We argue that neurotechnology's best use …

Effect of robot-assisted gait training on quality of life and depression in neurological impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Den Brave, C Beaudart… - Clinical …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) is often used as a rehabilitation tool for
neurological impairments. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of …

When the whole is greater than the sum of its parts: a scoping review of activity-based therapy paired with spinal cord stimulation following spinal cord injury

C Shackleton, D Hodgkiss… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.physiology.org
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in both motor and autonomic impairments, which can
negatively affect independence and quality of life and increase morbidity and mortality …

Wearable powered exoskeletons for gait training in tetraplegia: a systematic review on feasibility, safety and potential health benefits

G Rodriguez Tapia, I Doumas, T Lejeune… - Acta Neurologica …, 2022 - Springer
Background Recent developments in wearable powered exoskeletons (WPE) allow gait
training (GT) for patients after spinal cord injury (SCI). Two recent meta-analyses on GT …

Bowel burdens: a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the relationships between bowel dysfunction and quality of life after spinal cord injury

EK Sober-Williams, RHY Lee, DGT Whitehurst… - Spinal Cord, 2024 - nature.com
Study design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objectives Many individuals with spinal
cord injury (SCI) experience autonomic dysfunction, including profound impairments to …

Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Enhances Recovery for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury—A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

CY Tsai, WJ Weinrauch, N Manente, V Huang… - Journal of …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Spinal cord injury (SCI) negatively impacts individuals' functional independence, and motor
and sensory function. Intense walking training has been shown to facilitate recovery for …

Effects of exoskeleton-assisted walking on bowel function in motor-complete spinal cord injury patients: involvement of the brain–gut axis, a pilot study

X Hu, J Feng, J Lu, R Pang, A Zhang, J Liu… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Evidence has demonstrated that exoskeleton robots can improve intestinal function in
patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the underlying mechanisms remain …

Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction after SCI: A Comparison between India and Canada

A Hirsch, N Tyagi, S Goel… - Topics in Spinal …, 2024 - meridian.allenpress.com
Background: The inclusion of people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in research has
allowed for an informed understanding of priorities of recovery of which bowel dysfunction …