The application of an end-effector-based lower limb robot to the gait training of stroke survivors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2021.07.012
- VernacularTitle:末端驱动型下肢机器人对脑卒中患者步态的影响
- Author:
Jianzhou ZHU
1
;
Hua YUAN
;
Li MAO
;
Shuya WANG
;
Baijie XUE
;
Fei TIAN
;
Xiang MOU
;
Huilin LIU
;
Xu HU
Author Information
1. 空军第九八六医院训练康复科，西安 710054
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Robots;
Lower limb;
Gait
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2021;43(7):631-634
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the effect of gait training assisted by an end-effector-based robot on the gait, balance, walking and general lower limb motor functioning of stroke survivors.Methods:Thirty-nine stroke survivors were randomized into a training group ( n=21) and a control group ( n=18). In addition to routine hemiplegia rehabilitation, the control group was given medium frequency electrical stimulation while the training group underwent 20 minutes of gait training assisted by an end-effector-based robot six days a week for 4 weeks. Before and after the intervention, both groups were evaluated using the functional ambulatory categories (FAC), the Fugl-Meyer lower extremity assessment, the Wisconsin Gait Scale and the Berg balance scale (BBS). Results:There were no significant differences between the groups before the intervention. Afterward significant improvement was observed in both groups in all measurements, with the training group scored better in terms of FAC and BBS.Conclusion:Using an end-effector-based robot in gait training might be more advantageous for improving the gait, balance, walking and general lower limb functioning of stroke survivors.
