Gait performance and foot pressure distribution during wearable robot-assisted gait in elderly adults

Gait performance and foot pressure distribution during wearable robot-assisted gait in elderly adults

Abstract Background A robotic exoskeleton device is an intelligent system designed to improve gait performance and quality of life for the wearer. Robotic technology has developed rapidly in recent years, and several robot-assisted gait devices were developed to enhance gait function and activities...

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Main Authors: Su-Hyun Lee, Hwang-Jae Lee, Won Hyuk Chang, Byung-Ok Choi, Jusuk Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Gyu-Ha Ryu, Yun-Hee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Wearable hip-assist robot
Elderly adults
Gait
Spatiotemporal gait parameters
Muscle activity
Foot pressure distribution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-017-0333-z

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