Rehabilitation treatment of multiple sclerosis

H Duan, Y Jing, Y Li, Y Lian, J Li, Z Li - Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Multiple sclerosis is a slowly progressive disease, immunosuppressants and other drugs
can delay the progression and progression of the disease, but the most patients will be left …

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 …

Effect of Robot-Assisted Gait Training on Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

FA Yang, CL Lin, WC Huang… - … and Neural Repair, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background In recent meta-analyses, robot-assisted gait training for patients with multiple
sclerosis (MS) have yielded limited clinical benefits compared with conventional overground …

Biopsychosocial effects and experience of use of robotic and virtual reality devices in neuromotor rehabilitation: A study protocol

F Zanatta, P Steca, C Fundarò, A Giardini, G Felicetti… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Robot-assisted therapy (RAT) and virtual reality (VR)-based neuromotor
rehabilitation have shown promising evidence in terms of patient's neuromotor recovery, so …

Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on gait and balance of persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A narrative review

M Parsaei, M Amanollahi, F TaghaviZanjani… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is among the most common reasons for
disability in young adults. Mobility impairment, primarily related to gait and balance, is …

Feasibility of an intelligent algorithm based on an assist-as-needed controller for a robot-aided gait trainer (Lokomat) in neurological disorders: a longitudinal pilot …

C Laszlo, D Munari, S Maggioni, D Knechtle, P Wolf… - Brain Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Most robotic gait assisted devices are designed to provide constant assistance during the
training without taking into account each patient's functional ability. The Lokomat offers an …

Cortico-muscular connectivity is modulated by passive and active Lokomat-assisted Gait

F Artoni, A Cometa, S Dalise, V Azzollini, S Micera… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The effects of robotic-assisted gait (RAG) training, besides conventional therapy, on
neuroplasticity mechanisms and cortical integration in locomotion are still uncertain. To …

Rehabilitation technologies for chronic conditions: will we sink or swim?

A LaMarca, I Tse, J Keysor - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Chronic conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury,
multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders, chronic pain, arthritis, diabetes, chronic obstructive …

A Multiaxial Rehabilitation Programme for Workers with COVID-19 Sequelae Using a Conventional and Technological-Robotic Approach: The Proposal of INAIL and …

I Aprile, L Bramante, C La Russa, M Germanotta… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 sequelae have been shown to affect respiratory and cardiological functions
as well as neuro-psychological functions, and, in some cases, metabolic/nutritional aspects …

Reference theories and future perspectives on robot-assisted rehabilitation in people with neurological conditions: A scoping review and recommendations from the …

A Turolla, P Kiper, D Mazzarotto, F Cecchi… - …, 2022 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Robot-based treatments are developing in neurorehabilitation settings.
Recently, the Italian National Health Systems recognized robot-based rehabilitation as a …