Background The ankle joint complex (AJC) is of fundamental importance for balance,
support, and propulsion. However, it is particularly susceptible to musculoskeletal and …

Objective The aim of this study was to provide a systematic review of studies that
investigated the effectiveness of robot-assisted therapy on ankle motor and function …

This paper presents the development of a novel adaptive wearable ankle robot for the
treatments of ankle sprain through physical rehabilitation. The ankle robot has a bioinspired …

Aim: The aim of this review paper is to summarize recent developments and research in
robotics, relevant to the field of ankle rehabilitation, to overview new findings and determine …

Robot-aided physical therapy should encourage subject's voluntary participation to achieve
rapid motor function recovery. In order to enhance subject's cooperation during training …

Parallel robots with rigid transmission mechanisms have been widely developed to improve
the speed, precision, and load capability. However, it is still challenging in promoting soft …

Abstract Structure modeling and optimizing are important topics for the design and control of
robots. In this paper, we propose a process for modeling robots and optimizing their …

As one of the most commonly injured joints of the human body, the ankle is often subject to
sprains or fractures that require motion assistance to recover mobility. Whereas …

Purpose: To conduct a survey on the research and development of cable-driven
rehabilitation devices (CDRDs). Method: This review searches in the databases of PubMed …

As the population ages, increasingly more individuals experience ankle disabilities caused
by stroke and cerebral palsy. Studies on parallel robots for ankle rehabilitation have been …