Neurobiomechanical Aspects of Robotic Assisted Gait Training

Czech version

Authors: D. Žarković; M. Šorfová
Authors‘ workplace: Katedra anatomie a biomechaniky, Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy v Praze
Published in: Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 24, 2017, No. 1, pp. 43-49.
Category: Review Article

Overview

In the last 15 years robotic assistive devices are coming to the fore of the neurorehabilitation field. According to existing results, these devices are a supportive frame in the rehabilitation process in patients with central motor impairment. After significant proof of concept in adults, therapy has been implemented in the pediatric neurorehabilitation field, especially in cerebral palsied children (CP). The aim of the article is to introduce and summarize neurobiomechanical aspects of robotic assistive gait training in current research results of CP children. Up to current research, positive effect of the robotic assistive gait therapy has been proved. Particularly, improvement in gross motor, balance, increase of range of motion, decrease of spasticity and active participation were observed. Although there is a lack of randomized clinical trials, robotic assistive gait therapy seems to be a convenient and promising method in modern approach of pediatric neurorehabilitation.

Keywords:
Lokomat^®, cerebral palsy, gait cycle, biomechanics, physiotherapy

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