MIT-Skywalker: considerations on the Design of a Body Weight Support System

Abstract Background To provide body weight support during walking and balance training, one can employ two distinct embodiments: support through a harness hanging from an overhead system or support through a saddle/seat type. This paper presents a comparison of these two approaches. Ultimately, this...

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Main Authors: Rogério Sales Gonçalves, Hermano Igo Krebs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-017-0302-6