Rehabilitation robots for the treatment of sensorimotor deficits: a neurophysiological perspective

R Gassert, V Dietz - Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2018 - Springer
The past decades have seen rapid and vast developments of robots for the rehabilitation of
sensorimotor deficits after damage to the central nervous system (CNS). Many of these …

[PDF][PDF] Lower-limb robotic rehabilitation: literature review and challenges

I Dıaz, JJ Gil, E Sánchez - Journal of Robotics, 2011 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
This paper presents a survey of existing robotic systems for lower-limb rehabilitation. It is a
general assumption that robotics will play an important role in therapy activities within …

Restoring voluntary control of locomotion after paralyzing spinal cord injury

R Van den Brand, J Heutschi, Q Barraud, J DiGiovanna… - science, 2012 - science.org
Half of human spinal cord injuries lead to chronic paralysis. Here, we introduce an
electrochemical neuroprosthesis and a robotic postural interface designed to encourage …

Review of control strategies for robotic movement training after neurologic injury

L Marchal-Crespo, DJ Reinkensmeyer - Journal of neuroengineering and …, 2009 - Springer
There is increasing interest in using robotic devices to assist in movement training following
neurologic injuries such as stroke and spinal cord injury. This paper reviews control …

The role of virtual reality in improving motor performance as revealed by EEG: a randomized clinical trial

RS Calabrò, A Naro, M Russo, A Leo… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2017 - Springer
Background Many studies have demonstrated the usefulness of repetitive task practice by
using robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) devices, including Lokomat, for the treatment of …

Restoration of sensorimotor functions after spinal cord injury

V Dietz, K Fouad - Brain, 2014 - academic.oup.com
The purpose of this review is to discuss the achievements and perspectives regarding
rehabilitation of sensorimotor functions after spinal cord injury. In the first part we discuss …

Patient-cooperative strategies for robot-aided treadmill training: first experimental results

R Riener, L Lunenburger, S Jezernik… - IEEE transactions on …, 2005 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Task-oriented repetitive movements can improve motor performance in patients with
neurological or orthopaedic lesions. The application of robotics and automation technology …

A review of lower extremity assistive robotic exoskeletons in rehabilitation therapy

G Chen, CK Chan, Z Guo, H Yu - Critical Reviews™ in …, 2013 - dl.begellhouse.com
The rapid advancement of robotics technology in recent years has pushed the development
of a distinctive field of robotic applications, namely robotic exoskeletons. Because of the …

Enhanced gait-related improvements after therapist-versus robotic-assisted locomotor training in subjects with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled study

TG Hornby, DD Campbell, JH Kahn, T Demott… - Stroke, 2008 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Locomotor training (LT) using a treadmill can improve walking
ability over conventional rehabilitation in individuals with hemiparesis, although the …

The effects of exercise training on physical capacity, strength, body composition and functional performance among adults with spinal cord injury: a systematic review

AL Hicks, KA Martin Ginis, CA Pelletier, DS Ditor… - Spinal cord, 2011 - nature.com
Study design: Systematic review. Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of evidence
surrounding the effects of exercise on physical fitness in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) …