Wearable lower-limb exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review of mechanical design, actuation type, control strategy, and clinical evaluation
M Sarajchi, MK Al-Hares… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Children with a neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy (CP) severely suffer from a
reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is …
reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is …
The impact of ankle-foot orthosis stiffness on gait: a systematic literature review
Abstract Background Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to provide ankle
support during walking. Current prescription standards provide general guidelines for …
support during walking. Current prescription standards provide general guidelines for …
Ankle exoskeleton assistance can improve over-ground walking economy in individuals with cerebral palsy
G Orekhov, Y Fang, J Luque… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Individuals with neuromuscular impairment from conditions like cerebral palsy face reduced
quality of life due to diminishing mobility and independence. Lower-limb exoskeletons have …
quality of life due to diminishing mobility and independence. Lower-limb exoskeletons have …
Increasing ankle push-off work with a powered prosthesis does not necessarily reduce metabolic rate for transtibial amputees
RE Quesada, JM Caputo, SH Collins - Journal of Biomechanics, 2016 - Elsevier
Amputees using passive ankle-foot prostheses tend to expend more metabolic energy
during walking than non-amputees, and reducing this cost has been a central motivation for …
during walking than non-amputees, and reducing this cost has been a central motivation for …
An untethered ankle exoskeleton improves walking economy in a pilot study of individuals with cerebral palsy
ZF Lerner, GM Gasparri, MO Bair… - … on Neural Systems …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The high energy cost of walking in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) contributes
significantly to reduced mobility and quality of life. The purpose of this paper was to develop …
significantly to reduced mobility and quality of life. The purpose of this paper was to develop …
WAKE-Up exoskeleton to assist children with cerebral palsy: design and preliminary evaluation in level walking
This paper presents the modular design and control of a novel compliant lower limbmulti-
joint exoskeleton for the rehabilitation of ankle kneemobility and locomotion of pediatric …
joint exoskeleton for the rehabilitation of ankle kneemobility and locomotion of pediatric …
Visual guidance can help with the use of a robotic exoskeleton during human walking
Walking is an important activity that supports the health-related quality of life, and for those
who need assistance, robotic devices are available to help. Recent progress in wearable …
who need assistance, robotic devices are available to help. Recent progress in wearable …
The interaction between muscle pathophysiology, body mass, walking speed and ankle foot orthosis stiffness on walking energy cost: a predictive simulation study
Background The stiffness of a dorsal leaf AFO that minimizes walking energy cost in people
with plantarflexor weakness varies between individuals. Using predictive simulations, we …
with plantarflexor weakness varies between individuals. Using predictive simulations, we …
Ankle foot orthoses in cerebral palsy: effects of ankle stiffness on trunk kinematics, gait stability and energy cost of walking
In children with cerebral palsy (CP), rigid ventral shell ankle-foot orthoses (vAFOs) are often
prescribed to reduce excessive knee flexion in stance and lower the energy cost of walking …
prescribed to reduce excessive knee flexion in stance and lower the energy cost of walking …
Relationship between ankle function and walking ability for children and young adults with cerebral palsy: A systematic review of deficits and targeted interventions
BC Conner, NM Remec, CM Michaels, CW Wallace… - Gait & Posture, 2022 - Elsevier
Background A primary goal of treatment for children with cerebral palsy is improved walking
ability to allow for a more active and independent lifestyle. With the importance of ankle …
ability to allow for a more active and independent lifestyle. With the importance of ankle …