Wearable robots can better improve the balance and walking of stroke survivors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2024.06.008
- VernacularTitle:可穿戴机器人改善脑卒中患者平衡及步行功能的疗效观察
- Author:
Lan ZHANG
1
;
Jianhua HE
;
Zhen YANG
;
Shantao TANG
;
Zhenping DING
;
Longjun TAN
Author Information
1. 武汉科技大学附属天佑医院康复医学科，武汉 430064
- Keywords:
Wearable robots;
Robots;
Stroke;
Balance;
Gait;
Walking
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2024;46(6):529-533
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of a wearable robot for improving the balance and walking function of stroke survivors.Methods:Eighty stroke survivors were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 40. Both groups were given routine rehabilitation, but the observation group additionally received 20 minutes of training assisted by a wearable robot six days a week for 4 weeks. Before and after the experiment, both groups were evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and functional ambulation categories (FACs). Their movement distance and ellipse area were measured using a Prokin balance instrument, and their step length and pace on the affected side were recorded.Results:Significant improvement in the average BBS and FAC scores, exercise length, ellipse area, and step length and speed on the affected side was observed in both groups. On average, the experimental group′s results were significantly better than those of the control group.Conclusion:Supplementing conventional rehabilitation with wearable robot assistance can significantly improve the balance and walking function of stroke survivors.
