Exoskeleton for Gait Rehabilitation: Effects of Assistance, Mechanical Structure, and Walking Aids on Muscle Activations

Several exoskeletons have been developed and increasingly used in clinical settings for training and assisting locomotion. These devices allow people with severe motor deficits to regain mobility and sustain intense and repetitive gait training. However, three factors might affect normal muscle acti...

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Main Authors: Alice De Luca, Amy Bellitto, Sergio Mandraccia, Giorgia Marchesi, Laura Pellegrino, Martina Coscia, Clara Leoncini, Laura Rossi, Simona Gamba, Antonino Massone, Maura Casadio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/14/2868