Robotic devices for paediatric rehabilitation: a review of design features

A Gonzalez, L Garcia, J Kilby, P McNair - BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2021 - Springer
Children with physical disabilities often have limited performance in daily activities,
hindering their physical development, social development and mental health. Therefore …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons for improving gait in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review

M Hunt, L Everaert, M Brown, L Muraru… - Gait & Posture, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Robotic exoskeletons have been developed to assist locomotion and address
gait abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These wearable assistive devices …

A robot-based gait training therapy for pediatric population with cerebral palsy: goal setting, proposal and preliminary clinical implementation

C Bayón, T Martín-Lorenzo, B Moral-Saiz… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2018 - Springer
Background The use of robotic trainers has increased with the aim of improving gait function
in patients with limitations. Nevertheless, there is an absence of studies that deeply describe …

Mechatronics design and simulation of anthropomorphic robotic arm mounted on wheelchair for supporting patients with spastic cerebral palsy

DAR Llontop, J Cornejo, R Palomares… - 2020 IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Spastic cerebral palsy is a disease that causes stiffness in the muscles, producing difficulty
in the movement of the impaired regions of the body, leading to dependence and …

A motor learning therapeutic intervention for a child with cerebral palsy through a social assistive robot

JA Buitrago, AM Bolaños… - Disability and …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Children with cerebral palsy have difficulty to sit, stand, walk, run and jump
independently. Therapy is an important factor in improving these aspects, and if applied in …

Perspectives on ankle-foot technology for improving gait performance of children with Cerebral Palsy in daily-life: requirements, needs and wishes

C Bayón, M Hoorn, A Barrientos, E Rocon… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are extensively used as a primary
management method to assist ambulation of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). However …

Feasibility of using joystick-operated ride-on-toys to promote upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study

N Amonkar, P Kumavor, K Morgan… - Pediatric Physical …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of implementation, acceptance, and perceived efficacy of
a joystick-operated ride-on-toy intervention to promote upper extremity (UE) function in 3-to …

Locomotor training through a novel robotic platform for gait rehabilitation in pediatric population

C Bayón, S Lerma, O Ramírez, JI Serrano… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Background Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a disorder of posture and movement due to a
defect in the immature brain. The use of robotic devices as alternative treatment to improve …

Devices and protocols for upper limb robot-assisted rehabilitation of children with neuromotor disorders

V Falzarano, F Marini, P Morasso, J Zenzeri - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Neuromotor disorders negatively affect the sensorimotor system, limiting the ability to
perform daily activities autonomously. Rehabilitation of upper limb impairments is therefore …

Technological advancements in cerebral palsy rehabilitation

F Reyes, C Niedzwecki… - Physical Medicine and …, 2020 - pmr.theclinics.com
In the last decade, technology applications in the field of neurorehabilitation have grown at a
rapid pace. This growth is driven by robust engineering research, commercial development …